Indian Summer

A new restaurant was opening in Weston and I was approached by the owners to supply the artwork for their walls. Normally this would be a commission to create work to a specific design brief, but in this instance there was no time to start a new project as they were opening within a few days. I suggested that they might like to consider hiring some of my art pieces to tide them over their opening period. They had looked into hiring art from professional companies but the costs were prohibitive and involved long term contracts, whereas dealing with a local artist on a more personal level seemed more acceptable for a new business venture.

A deal was agreed and they selected some suitable art pieces and a short hire contract was drawn up. One of the advantages of this type of contract is its flexibility. The length of contract can be mutually established and on completion of the set period the artwork can be returned or exchanged for a different set of work and a new contract can be drawn up. Further advantages are that the artwork can be sold ‘off the wall’ and fresh artwork in the restaurant creates a new look for the customers on a regular basis.

I am in the process of creating some new art in the hope that the Indian Summer restaurant will be a great success and that they will continue to display my art for the foreseeable future. We are also planning some special offers for customers of the restaurant and for ‘art lovers’. Meanwhile, check out their website and if you are in the area check out their cuisine at 57 Whitecross Road, Weston-super-Mare.