Making art is a family business
Oct 21 2008 by Sue Scott, Evening Gazette
TWO architects at a leading Teesside practice have been keeping it in the family by commissioning their design-led daughters to produce artwork for their offices in Sedgefield.
The daughters of directors Steve Agar and Andy Gregory of Dewjo’c Architects have produced several artworks for display throughout the practice’s Grade II listed Manor House offices.
Both daughters, Sally Agar and Charlotte Gregory, were given a brief to each create four unique artworks that would reflect Dewjo’c’s work.
Dewjo’c moved into its historic premises in September 2007 having refurbished the interior, breathing new life into the former Magistrates Court, which dates back to 1707.
Sally, 27, daughter of Steve, is a freelance artist and illustrator from Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. “It was the first time I’ve ever worked with my dad,” she said.
“He has worked at Dewjo’c all my life, so I feel I know the company pretty well and I was flattered to be asked to contribute to their beautiful offices. I wanted to produce some vibrant, colourful paintings, which would give the building warmth to contrast the cool architectural interior.”
Charlotte, 20, daughter of Andy Gregory, who lives in Yarm, is a Fine Art student at Newcastle University. She said: “I wanted to create some semi-abstract work which confronted the forms and textures of Dewjo’c’s architecture.”
Director Steve Agar, said: “They’ve done exceptionally well and produced some stunning artwork which has put a really personal stamp on the office.”
