an at-home exhibition

Over the past several weeks, my partner Wu and I transformed our newly designed home into a community art exhibition. What began as a relatively small idea evolved into a full-scale event celebrating the contemporary artists and artisans in our network. The exhibition, titled Wǒ Men (Us), featured works from over a dozen artists and drew a crowd of neighbors, friends, and creatives from near and far.

 

Our recent Dwell magazine feature sent us on an unexpected journey of reflection about the creative community behind our home's story. That editorial spotlight illuminated our design approach, but we recognized that the true story lived in the collective hands that helped shape the space. Rather than letting this recognition remain static, we transformed it into an invitation, gathering the very artists and makers whose work gives our home its soul. The exhibition evolved beyond a simple response to press coverage, becoming instead a heartfelt acknowledgment of how design, at its most resonant, is always a collective endeavor.

 

We marked the occasion with an opening reception in late March, welcoming exhibition attendees into our home in the days that followed. The experience of fostering community and connection over art was everything we had hoped for, creating space for these pieces to be seen and celebrated. We viewed the event as a natural extension of our studio's values, showcasing how we intentionally integrate the work of artists and makers into our interiors, always with the goal of creating homes that are not just designed but deeply experienced.

Reflecting on the exhibition, I've been so moved by the response from our community, and grateful for the opportunity to live with these works and get to know them on a deeper level. For example, M. Benjamin Herndon's work (featured above) is incredibly subtle and process-driven, giving off a pretty spiritual aura. It changes dramatically throughout the day and is deceptively calm, with all kinds of colors that appear when you least expect it. 

 

The artists featured in Wǒ Men were chosen through a lens of thoughtful consideration. Our curation extended beyond surface beauty to embrace works that demonstrate craft, embody authenticity, and express a unique vision. This selection process mirrors my approach to interior design, where I seek elements that possess depth, ignite curiosity, and establish lasting dialogues with their surroundings. The exhibition functioned as a living reflection of my practice: crafting spaces that are richly textured, naturally intuitive, and quietly attuned to the rhythms of daily life.

 

I plan on sharing more conversations with these artists in future editions of In Residence and on our studio's Instagram to delve into the nuances of their creative process. Keep an eye out for those features in the weeks ahead.

 

In the meantime, Wu and I want to extend immense gratitude to all who attended and to the incredible artists who trusted our vision and shared their work. It was an absolute honor to have your pieces in our home.

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