Imagined, for uncertain times, is a virtual gallery showcase imagined and self-produced by 11 independent design studios from 9 countries. Born out of an idea for creators to share in both hope and pain at the time of a global pandemic, the show explores dual themes of ‘imagining unbound’ and ‘uncertainty’ through the distinct lens of each participating studio.
Utharaa Zacharias & Palaash Chaudhary of furniture design studio soft-geometry initially conceived the idea while in lockdown in California and wrote nervously to a dream list of designers they were inspired by, but had never met or even spoken to. The responses were surprisingly affirmative and heart-warming - exchanged stories of challenges, loss, determination, and hope in the opportunity to come together, offer support, and create.
Works by Yeon JinYoung and soft-geometry
With conventional design weeks and tradeshows being effectively canceled both designers and the audience are missing out on the important cultural fabric that the exhibitions provide. Imagined, hopes to fill a small part of the void by presenting a model vision for creative collaboration, mutual support within the design community and an opportunity to engage with a distanced audience.
The show will be presented on a dedicated digital platform from May 8- June 8, as a visual narrative of the 10 extraordinary works of furniture, lighting and sculpture, inhabiting an imagined gallery landscape created by Barcelona based SPOT studio.
Work by Lea Mestres
Works by Laurids Gallee & Serban Ionescu
Participating artists:
Eimear Ryan, Argot Studio / Paris, FRANCE
Serban Ionescu, Serbanserban / Brooklyn, USA
Laurids Gallee / Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS - Vienna, AUSTRIA
Lea Mestres / Paris, FRANCE
Merle Flügge & Job Mouwen, Supertoys Supertoys / NETHERLANDS
Benjamin Gillespie, Ovuud / Philadelphia, USA
Yeon JinYoung, Hang Jin / Seoul, S KOREA
Utharaa Zacharias & Palaash Chaudhary, soft-geometry / San Jose, USA - Kochi, INDIA
Adam & Mark, VIDIVIXI (caps, one word) / Mexico City, MEXICO
Andreas & Steve, Voukenas Petrides / New York, USA - Athens, Greece
Curated by - Utharaa L Zacharias & Palaash Chaudhary, soft-geometry / San Jose, USA - Kochi, INDIA
3D visualization and virtual landscape - Nicolas Canelas, SPOT Studio / Barcelona, SPAIN
See press coverage for the exhibition on Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Design Milk, Ignant & AD Pro