An Antidote to this AI-Driven World

An Antidote to this AI-Driven World

The Moss Art Workshop Brings Nature to Corporate Spaces

Times are rapidly changing. Between AI platforms and social media, technology is taking over our lives more and more every single day. The amount of time that we stare at a screen will be studied in the future. We have lost a real connection to nature and what it means to “touch grass.”  We have become disconnected from our natural earthly state with all of our office work, sitting under fluorescent lights and staring at the phone. However, The Savage Way has found a small antidote to this problem. 

The Moss Art Workshop is an expert-led corporate event to help employees disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Through an hour-long DIY style workshop, employees will be led through WHY we are drawn to nature when we want to relax. This is an element of Biophilia (one’s innate interest in nature). Think about that family trip to the beach, the friend-group getaway to the mountains, or a simple walk in the park. Our nervous system has a way of co-regulating with the flow of nature. When we need to breathe and reset our stressed out brains, we seek our nature.

This concept translates to the corporate world seamlessly. Workers are looking for a reprieve from all of the typing and technology. Bringing nature into their space through a workshop is a great solution. The Savage Way team comes to your office and creates a space to foster this reconnection with nature. Your employees will learn about biophilia and then get their hands “mossy” and create their own Moss Art piece with expert guidance. Learn more about the workshop here and click here to book your event today.

We saw a true need for The Moss Art Workshop and think that bringing nature into your corporate environment, no matter the industry, will benefit everyone involved and only elevate the team morale.

The Moss Art Workshop for Corporate Events

The Moss Art Workshop for Corporate Events

Are you tired of the same ole corporate happy hours and events? From paint and sips to cocktail making classes, you’ve done them all. Looking for something creative and new? Then The Moss Art Workshop is the perfect thing to plan this fall and holiday season. Take an hour to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.  

The Savage Way has been a leader in the Moss Art industry not only in Charlotte, NC, but across the United States for over 14 years. Our design aesthetic and quality of product sets us apart from other green art companies. Check out some of our work with Truist, Bank of America, Usher and more here. We have pivoted a ton over the years and have carved out the niche that we now flourish in. It’s time that we extend our expertise and love for the art to the masses. 

We are proud to announce that we can now bring our elevated Moss Art experience to your company with our Moss Art Workshops. Hire our expert team to come to your office and host an hour / hour and a half long workshop. All supplies will be taken care of and our team will host you from beginning to end. All we need is table space and an open mind. So whether you are planning your next happy hour, team event, team building moment, or corporate activity at your company, The Moss Art Workshop is bound to wow your employees. 

THE GOAL
We want to spread the knowledge we’ve acquired over the years about the benefits of nature and creating with your hands. We see the direct benefit of what putting your phone away and physically creating something can do for mood, morale and overall contentment with the day. 

In an AI-forward world, more and more of our reality is rapidly changing to be in front of a screen. We are losing touch with Mother Earth and the idea that we are blessed to live on this lush planet. Moss Art is one way to increase your biophilia. Biophilia is “the innate, genetically-driven human tendency to seek connections with nature, plants, animals, and lifelike processes. The concept suggests that our affinity for the natural world is deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and essential for our mental and physical well-being.” Simply hanging Moss Art in your home can bring calming effects. Another way to incorporate nature into your interior design is through wood accents, flowing water, indoor plants, colors of the earth like green, blue, brown, clay, etc. 

The Moss Art Workshop is the perfect antidote to the typical corporate environment; gray walls, cubies, minimal sunlight. We will bring the knowledge and the plant life to your space, and each employee will walk away with their own piece of art that can live at the desk to bring the benefits of biophilia.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP

Book directly through us ([email protected]) and we will arrange to come to your office and give an hour or so workshop for employees. We can also make arrangements to host you elsewhere if needed.

  • Moss Expert presentation
  • Painted wood backing 
  • Variety of high-end preserved moss
  • Glue Gun
  • Glue Sticks
  • Gloves (to protect from the natural dye)
  • Hand wipes
  • Placemat
  • Love from The Savage Way

We are beyond excited to host your company and reconnect your team with nature. Reach out today to book your Moss Art Workshop – [email protected]. 

Faux Greenery for Collet Capital in Midtown Charlotte

Faux Greenery for Collet Capital in Midtown Charlotte

QUICK SUMMARY:
– Faux Greenery wall installed at Collet Capital in Midtown, Charlotte, NC.
– 61sqft of A-Class fire-rated and UV protected faux plants next to a sleek wood slat wall elevating the biophilic design
– Beyond faux green walls, The Savage Way can create faux planters, hanging plants from the ceiling, etc.


We have another Faux Greenery project to share. We worked with the folks at Collet & Associates and Warco Construction to bring you this gorgeous Faux Greenery wall at the Collet Capital location in Midtown, Charlotte, NC. This is 61 sqft of lush faux plants next to a wood slat wall in their common area. Since our typical preserved Moss Art was not the desired end aesthetic goal, we were able to offer this alternative solution to a full green wall moment.

We love the use of Faux Foliage panels to bring even more elements of biophilic design into the space. Our faux greenery product is made from plastic plants that are A-Class fire-rated and UV protected, that means you get all of the visual benefits of a ‘living plant wall’ without the need for natural light, a maintenance schedule or drainage. Read more on the product here or check out our web page with more details.

The use of greenery in any space brings such an element of grounding and joy to the people that work there. We love how the mixture of wood elements, greenery and calming blue paint cohesively work together to create a modern workspace that is enviable. The more that we work with these faux greenery materials, the more we appreciate how plants (even when they are artificial) can elevate and change the energy of a space.

This particular project is showcasing how our Faux Greenery walls can look next to sleek millwork panels…and it is beyond gorgeous. However, it is also fun to note that a square or rectangle shape is not the only moment we can create. More biophilic design elements can come to life in the form of planters, hanging plants from the ceiling, etc. We have a ton of both fire-rated and non-fire-rated options to suit your style (and budget). Please feel free to inquire for more information.

 

Outdoor Faux Greenery for Truist Bank in Uptown Charlotte

Outdoor Faux Greenery for Truist Bank in Uptown Charlotte

Biophilic Design Incorporated into Exterior Design 

Recently, we had the opportunity to bring a moment of calm to Truist’s outdoor atrium space. We created an outdoor Faux Greenery wall using an A-Class fire-rated and UV protected product. That means Truist gets all of the aesthetic benefits of a ‘living plant wall’ without the need for natural light, a maintenance schedule or drainage.

For Truist Bank, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, we’ve had the pleasure of creating several moments of biophilic design for the interior corporate offices. Check out the 40′ preserved Moss Art wall we created for them. If you are not familiar, Biophilic Design blends someone’s innate attraction to nature and living things into architecture and interior design. Many modern workspaces seek to integrate biophilic design strategies and the nature-forward approach into their design plans for a variety of reasons; improving employees’ quality of life, meeting sustainability goals and increasing productivity and creativity. 

This outdoor wall was a great solution to bringing some of that biophilia to the atrium of the building when Moss Art was not an option. Moss Art is an indoor only product (as it can’t withstand the changing elements). However, this Faux Greenery was the perfect way to incorporate everything we love about preserved plant walls while being outside. It creates a moment for both employees and passersby. In a chaotic world, any moment to pause and take in a sense of calm is well worth it in our opinion.

Before Photos of Truist Outdoor Faux Greenery Wall in Uptown Charlotte, NC

The project covered 110 sqft of space and looks lovely in the background of the Uptown Charlotte landscape. The use of additional purple foliage helps to bring together the branding elements of Truist. It is a subtle nod to their brand but an important one for brand recognition. 

We are loving the addition of outdoor Faux Greenery as a product offering at The Savage Way. If you are looking for a lush, green product with longevity that withstand the elements, reach out! 

 

Moss Art: Biophilic Design for Workspaces

Moss Art: Biophilic Design for Workspaces

The Savage Way has been creating custom Moss Art for almost a decade now. We create everything from 70′ long moss walls in a corporate lobby to a small moss logo in a coffee shop. No matter the size, the fusion of art and nature is something that fuels us as artists.  There is something magical about the beautiful dance of color, texture, and use of nature to enhance a space. This “thing” actually has an industry term called Biophilic Design. 

By definition, Biophilic Design blends someone’s innate attraction to nature and living things into architecture and interior design. Many modern workspaces seek to integrate biophilic design strategies and the nature-forward approach into their design plans for a variety of reasons; improving employees’ quality of life, meeting sustainability goals and increasing productivity and creativity. Check out this article in House Beautiful to read more on Biophilic Design. 

We have the pleasure of installing these calming elements into tons of workspaces in North Carolina and beyond. Below are some examples of green preserved plant walls in action. Take note of how seeing the lush greenery makes you feel when even looking at a photo… now imagine opening your computer and getting work done while next to a natural element like moss. #Dreamy.

Biophilic Design using Moss Art by The Savage Way at Accesso HQ in Charlotte, NC

Biophilic Design using a green wall of Moss Art by The Savage Way at Doubletree Hotel Charlotte a Hilton Property.

Interested in your own nature-loving oasis without all of the maintenance? Whether you’re looking to change the vibe in your office or your home, The Savage Way is ready to help! Email [email protected] to chat.