At Hub Australia, we know that where you work shapes how you work. Thoughtful workplace design—especially art—can inspire creativity, boost focus, and enhance wellbeing. Our Artist Residency Program brings this vision to life, filling our spaces with thought-provoking works that fuel productivity and community alignment.
According to a recent article by Foundever, thoughtful workplace design can significantly impact how employees feel and perform. Elements like natural light, comfortable furnishings, and curated artwork contribute to a holistic environment that supports mental health, engagement, and productivity. Art, in particular, serves as a powerful tool—offering moments of reflection, sparking creativity, and even reducing stress.
A Work of Art in the Art of Work
Our current resident artists have found unique ways to incorporate Hub’s spaces and community into their creative processes. Here’s how they’re using the residency to push their artistic boundaries:
Rachel – Collins Street
For Rachel, the Hub community offers a much-needed connection in her often solitary practice:
“Living in regional Vic, it can be hard to find inspiring and beautiful places to work and to build community. Painting can be very solitary, so it’s wonderful to have a place to go where I can mix with other creatives and work with company. Being so centrally located gives great access to visiting galleries alongside work at Hub. I’m so excited for my Melbourne gallery and Hub days!”
Rachel’s work focuses on the joy of experimentation:
“My greatest joy is playing and messing around with art materials with no end result in mind—it’s the process of experimenting where the magic happens. I often do my best work when I’m trying not to!”
Connect with Rachel on Instagram @racheking or visit her website rachelking.au.
Janine – Wynyard & Hyde Park
Janine’s art offers Hub members a visual escape:
“I hope that the body of work currently on display provides a ‘mental breath of air’ into the workday of Hub communities. Perhaps a moment to transport oneself to the outdoors of our beautiful city and her beaches in times gone by.”
She also highlights the ebb and flow of creativity:
“Some days the work flows out of you as if you’re in an artistic trance, and other days are pure slog.”
Follow Janine’s journey on Instagram @janinehall_art or visit her website here.
Claire – Anzac Square
Claire is using her residency to push her creative boundaries:
“I am looking forward to creating in an engaging and inspiring environment where I can push my creative boundaries in a space that fosters artistic growth. Connecting with the team at Hub Australia has empowered me in my arts practice and allowed me to envision the installation of my artworks in new spaces.”
As an early-career artist, Claire values community:
“I deeply value building connections and a community around my work, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my art in such a supportive space.”
Don’t miss her upcoming exhibition, Defying Boundaries, at Vacant Assembly from March 21–23. Connect with her on Instagram @artbyclairee_.
Freya Alexander – Church Street & Adelaide
Freya blends sustainability with abstract expressionism:
“I think the concept of the RISE and RELAX sessions is really cool, and I’m excited that my upcoming launch coincides with the RELAX social club on Friday 7 March at Church St.”
Her abstract works are deeply inspired by nature:
“While my paintings look abstract, they’re very much inspired by nature. I’m influenced by the colours and textures of natural spaces and aim to capture the feeling of being in nature in my works.”
Check out her work at the Pocketful of Sunshine group exhibition at Dark Horse Experiment from February 26 to March 8. Follow her on Instagram @freyabeyer or visit freyabeyer.com.
Where Community Meets Creativity
What makes Hub’s Artist Residency Program unique is the alignment between our spaces and the artists. Our environments aren’t just blank canvases—they’re active participants in the creative process.
As Rachel puts it, having a supportive and inspiring space breaks the solitude of painting and fosters community, while Claire finds that Hub’s environment pushes her to explore new ideas and installations.
Integrating Art into the Wellness Equation
Workplace wellness is about more than ergonomic chairs and healthy snacks. It’s about creating spaces that nourish the mind and spirit. Art plays a vital role in this, providing moments of reflection, inspiration, and even joy.
At Hub Australia, we see first-hand how art inspires our members. Janine’s hope that her art offers a “mental breath of air” perfectly encapsulates how art can contribute to wellbeing in the workplace.
Be sure to check out our Artists work at our participating clubhouses and their upcoming events. We’re also looking for talented artists to join us at our new Perth Location Elizabeth Quay. Want to be a part of it? Submit your application via the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/BZZDu3Asd4zQa7ov8
Cited: Foundever.
