Yang Di|
Exhibition

Gallery blurs the line between art and design

2023-03-21 to 2023-05-21
Pearl Lam Galleries
Rm 203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Rd 香港路117号2楼203室
2023-03-21 to 2023-05-21
Pearl Lam Galleries
Rm 203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Rd 香港路117号2楼203室

"Decorative Art = Design? Design = Art?" is an ongoing exhibition that raises questions about the hierarchical concept of art forms from the Western perspective. It advocates following the Chinese literati tradition, where decorative art, design and fine art are on an equal footing.

This show at Peal Lam Galleries calls for the support of traditional handicrafts through a more diverse and open attitude while integrating the possibilities brought by new materials and technology. It aims to blur the differences and boundaries between craftsmen, designers and artists.

Gallery blurs the line between art and design
Courtesy of Pearl Lam Galleries / Ti Gong

"Inside Chic" by Danful Yang

The exhibition features decorative art pieces by André Dubreuil and XYZ Design; conceptual design works by A.A. MURAKAMI (aka Studio Swine), Xue Tao and Danful Yang; and selected artwork by artists Philip Colbert, Ni Zhiqi, Zhang Tianjun and Zhao Yiqian.

Yang is one of the earliest conceptual designers in Asia. She skilfully combines traditional Chinese handicrafts with Western modern materials and concepts to create dynamic work. Her "Packing Me Softly" series explores the attitudes between how people view content and the process of packaging. Compared with functionality, Yang pays more attention to the narrative in her work, with a humorous and unexpected way to create unique pieces.

Gallery blurs the line between art and design
Courtesy of Pearl Lam Galleries / Ti Gong

"Cloissone Table" by André Dubreui

Over the past 40 years of Ni's creative career, he has been continually exploring the concept of time and space. In his "Vacuum" series, he expresses unspecified traces of feelings by using a combination of paint and handmade collages. From the ancient Guizhou handmade paper found locally to the use of various materials, the artist fills his canvas with bright tones and layers of materials.

XYZ Design is a team led by Pearl Lam. Inspired by cubism in the history of Western modern art, "Cube Coffee Table" features interspersed and overlapping stainless-steel cubes as the table base and constructs a futuristic urban landscape image.

Exhibition info:

Date: Through May 21, 10:30am-7pm

Venue: Pearl Lam Galleries

Address: Rm 203, 2/F, 117 Xianggang Rd

香港路117号2楼203室