Blog
Explore our blog for a selection of useful guides, articles of interest and our member’s profiles.
Setting Goals and Targets for the New Year for Freelancers
A new year represents a fresh start and a chance to grow. As a freelancer, having clear goals and a solid plan can set you up for success. Let's talk about how to make the most of 2024!
A Guide to Serviced Offices
In today's dynamic business landscape, flexibility is key, and traditional office setups may not always fit the bill. Enter serviced office spaces, a modern solution that provides businesses with the flexibility they need without compromising on professionalism. In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about serviced office spaces and why they might be the perfect fit for your business.
Anna Jardine
Anna Jardine (also known as Human Gloop) is an abstract painter based in Camberwell, London. She is currently studying for a degree in Painting at Camberwell College of Arts. She has exhibited her work in several galleries and is currently organising future shows in London. She has sold works around the world, including Spain, New York and Belgium.
Darrell Ng
Darrell Ng was born in Hong Kong, China in 2002 and currently studies in Camberwell College of Arts, London. In the emergence, he started painting chinese ink splashing paintings for nearly a decade, then he shifted to the circle patterned pointillist paintings and figureism works.
Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery
The Hotel Elephant team are always pleased to see our members featured in the press and were delighted to spot Supriya Lele and Donald Ryan in the weekend edition of the Financial Times HTSI magazine. Released on the 9th of September, the article explores Fashion Designer Supriya Lele’s partnership with gallerist Donald Ryan who has recently launched Qrystal Partners, a project space and gallery in the former Pharmacy located on our site in Borough, SE1.
Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and Essential Tools to Overcome Them
As your small business experiences growth and expansion, it brings exciting opportunities and new horizons. However, with growth also come unique challenges that need careful navigation. In this article, we'll explore some of the common hurdles faced by expanding businesses and provide strategies to overcome them.
Magdalena Steflova
Magdalena is a London-based artist who works mainly with oil and acrylic paints. She specializes in portraiture, using luminosity and space to convey the unique qualities of her subjects. Her passion lies in creating art that speaks to the viewer and evokes emotion.
Chantal Short
Chantal is a designer originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, currently residing in London, England. She holds a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria (2013), an MFA from the University of Edinburgh (2021), and completed the Wardrobe Practicum at the Banff Centre for Arts in 2017.
Press Release: Creative Elephant - 16th - 24th September 2023
Hotel Elephant is pleased to present Creative Elephant, a program of events and workshops celebrating the creative and design talents of our studio members for the London Design Festival and Urban Elephant Festival. The program will include a group exhibition of artwork and objects from our members, including textiles, fashion, fine art and jewellery. The exhibition is free to attend and will run for the duration of the festival. Our events program will include participatory workshops and demonstrations from different craftspeople, alongside an evening talk about Chinese Filigree for the Southwark Design District lates program. Booking will be required for the events, please see our website for more details.
Athena Stevens
Athena Stevens is an acclaimed writer, performer director and social activist. She is the Artistic Director of Aegis Productions Ltd, writer on attachment at the Finborough Theatre and Creative Council member and Associate Artist at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.