I believe that art has the power to transform the human experience.
And I love to tell stories.
matthew whitaker
who
His BFA in Interior Design informs his unique approach and adds a depth of knowledge that instills confidence in his clients, while his previous career in hospitality operations management taught him the importance of considering the guest’s point of view when making decisions. Matthew has comprehensive experience at every level of project management and is personally involved from initial concepts to logistics coordination and installation.
An avid art collector, Matthew has a deep admiration for artists and for the creative process. He is a fervent artist advocate, believing that art should be accessible, should engage the viewer and spark conversation, and should be an intentional, considered component of every design package.
Pure alchemy happens when these two ideals come together and we set about to infuse well-crafted interiors with distinctive collections of artwork, threading narrative into every element of a project. That’s our passion, that’s why we do what we do. We aim to deliver a bespoke experience with stories that resonate, and we take pride in crafting custom-tailored collections to be discovered and shared. And have fun doing it.
With nearly two decades of industry experience across a broad spectrum of hospitality design project types, Matthew is uniquely positioned to bring a fresh perspective to each new collaboration.
Prologue
I am often asked when and how I first developed a passion for art. It was early on, actually. As a kid, my parents were keen to provide me with access to a wide variety of cultural experiences, and as such, theater & dance, film, books, music, and especially the visual arts played a pivotal role in my formative years. My love for art has been a constant ever since.
It’s a great privilege to have a vocation that gives me the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to art consultation with a credible track record for delivering a superior art program in the most efficient manner possible. We bring a keen understanding of our industry to each and every client, along with a depth of experience that enables us to capably adapt to any type of project. We offer a global reach with a localized focus. This resonates with our clients, who can sense the passion we have for what we do and know that their project is in very capable hands.
honorable mentions
"Think a custom guestroom artwork package featuring a suite of nostalgia-tinged paintings that pay homage to the property’s 1970s heyday."
Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta
"With reference to brand identity, I think both content and quality of the brand’s artwork collections are simultaneously critical to setting oneself apart, and intrinsic to making the necessary bold statement about who you are from the outset."
Sleeper Magazine
"Creating this collection challenged us to find new and unexpected ways to artistically interpret various aspects of the game of baseball and to differentiate this collection of works from others that can be seen in venues throughout a city that is inextricably linked to America’s favorite pastime."
dirt.com
"I also think it helps to approach each project as would an owner, resident, or hotel guest, from their unique perspective, and to ask what it is that each of them, respectively, will be looking for. They’ll likely say that they prefer to see art that is visually appealing, has relevance to where they are, and that creates a connection to the local culture."
InspireDesign
"Hotels are becoming "basically museums with bedrooms". They’re trying to establish a sense of place, and that happens more provocatively and evocatively through art."
the boston globe
[ As an experienced industry professional, Matthew has been quoted in numerous publications over the years ]