Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, has announced a partnership with ArtLifting. ArtLifting advances access to the art market by connecting artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity with socially conscious customers to create meaningful spaces and products. With ArtLifting and Kirei Ink custom printing, designers can specify innovative and socially impactful designs to deliver multi-function, purposeful artwork that inspires while it absorbs sound.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Kirei, an industry leader in sustainability,” said Liz Powers, co-founder and CEO of ArtLifting. “Teaming up with Kirei allows us to celebrate and elevate the creativity and diverse lived experiences of disabled artists on a grand scale. By creating custom-printed acoustic tiles, we are not only enhancing the sound environment but also bringing sound and art together to create welcoming and inclusive spaces. Together, we are setting a new standard for impactful design.”
ArtLifting is a Public Benefit Corporation and National Association of Women Business Owners-certified women’s business enterprise, creating economic opportunities through its “business for good” model. ArtLifting represents over 190 artists in 35 states. Artists earn 55% of profits from art sales and royalties directly. An additional 1% is contributed to the ArtLifting Community Impact Fund which provides grants and support to art programs and individual artists.
“We are beyond excited to launch this partnership with ArtLifting; the organization aligns with our company values not only by providing innovative and sustainable solutions to the architecture and design community but also by celebrating diversity and inclusion,” noted Dana Pucillo, vice president of acoustic solutions at Carnegie. “We cannot wait to see the talented visions of ArtLifting artists come to life while solving acoustic challenges in different environments.”
Kirei products are all made from 60% recycled post-consumer plastics. All of the products meet or exceed CDPH standards for VOCs and are Red List Free and Declare Label qualified/certified. The products are inherently Class A fire-rated, carry an Health Product Declaration and Environmental Product Declaration, and qualify for LEED and WEll building credits.
Designers specifying ArtLifting designs through Kirei can utilize Carnegie Acoustic Design Services, a complimentary support service with an in-house team of design professionals to help curate bespoke product selections to meet project design specifications, performance needs, and budget requirements. Design Services provides sample packages tailored to project requirements and expertly executed design layouts and renderings. An acoustic consultant is also available for projects with demanding acoustic performance requirements.
