Guild Gallery is pleased to present "Sans Titre," the first U.S. solo exhibition of Han Chiao (b. 1978, Taiwan), a Paris-based artist known for her work in sculpture. Originally trained as a fashion photographer, Han Chiao’s eye for composition and form translated with clarity in clay. While studying in Paris, France and Jingdezhen, China, she found her voice in angular and curvaceous vessels that are rife with contradictions. Sophisticated lines are often delivered with naïve textures, classical forms are reimagined in surreal proportions, and sensuality always has an edge. Opening Reception with the Artist: Thursday, May 2, 6-8pm.
| Hours | Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Venue | Guild Gallery |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | New York City |
About
Roman and Williams
Guild Gallery is the natural extension of Roman and Williams Guild, on the corner of Howard and Mercer. When we opened the doors of the Guild nearly four years ago, this was the realization of a decades-long dream: to create a living organism of people, objects and furnishings—an eclectic world, a modern-day guild of the senses. We designed the Guild as a place to showcase the furniture that we make alongside the work of artisans we most admire for their skill and dedication to technique. We wanted to emphasize the everyday functionality of remarkably formed items and to emphasize the significance of living with very beautiful things while valuing the utility of expert crafted pieces. Guild Gallery is the next stage of evolution in this dialogue. Now, we intend to build on our commitment to help people appreciate the artistry in design as we celebrate individual makers. While the Guild celebrates a beauty that derives from function, the Gallery focuses purely on form. Whereas the Guild is all about an eclectic mix, the Gallery will spotlight the object, artist, and process.
