Twenty First is pleased to present Inscape, a group exhibition in celebration of creative instinct, the poetic reflex in a person that defines their instinctual aesthetic choices. Featuring 35 works from over a dozen designers, this selection of pieces speaks to the distinctive nature of things and people through the forms and gestures that provoke them. From striking pattern and organic happenstance to vivid color that ebbs and flows, Inscape serves as an internal landscape for future feelings evoked.
The show’s title, Inscape, is a direct nod to the term itself, originally coined by poet Gerard Manley Hop- kins (from the ideas of philosopher Duns Scotus) who believed that everything – every object, place, and person – was idiosyncratic because of its singular, intrinsic beauty. It’s with this concept that Inscape has been assembled – curating an amalgamation of works are emboldened by their sincere uniqueness.
The exhibition features a curated selection of works by Nicolas Aubagnac, Emmanuel Babled, François Corbeau, Anne and Vincent Corbière, Jean-Marie Fiori, Victor Fotso Nyie, Alice Gavalet, Jean Grisoni, Hubert Le Gall, Valentin Loellmann, Alexandra Mocanu, Jean de Piépape, RoWin’Atelier, Béatrice Serre, and Nathalie Ziegler-Pasqua.
On view are six works of art by French artist François Corbeau that play upon light as an active component in the space. Made of mirror polished silver, the gleam- ing finish of his pieces evoke a brilliant luminosity that act as a mirror of the surrounding space. The reflection of the gallery is cast upon their surfaces, along with the beings that share space with them, giving these furnishings the power of “instant energy exchange,” as the artist describes it.
Gold and Platinum Mirror I crafted by the leading Ital- ian ceramicist of his generation, Giuseppe Ducrot, is also on view. Lush with embellishment and boasting gravity-defying asymmetrical curves that capture every glimpse of light, the mirror draws inspiration from the classical sculptures of Rome and Greece as well as Baroque art. Ducrot reinterprets iconic Italian sculptural techniques and masterfully blends them with contemporary experimental gestures that coexist to create one of a kind pieces. Notably, Ducrot was re- cently commissioned to design the facades of Chris- tian Loubotin’s new hotel opening in April of this year.
| Hours | Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Twenty First |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | New York City |
About
Twenty First
New York-based Twenty First Gallery is at the forefront of collectible design, applied and functional art. The platform brings together a select group of European artists excelling in various mediums while also putting their own spin on tried and true craftsmanship. Through carefully curated solo exhibitions and a strong presence at major international fairs, Twenty First Gallery is an essential resource for unique furnishings and artworks. Founded in 2007 by French applied arts expert Renaud Vuaillat, Twenty First Gallery has established itself as one of New York’s preeminent purveyors of thought-provoking collectible design produced with quality materials and mastery in mind. Vuaillat and his team work closely with a roster of renowned and emerging talents; pushing them to think outside the box, experiment, and create new format-defying work that can captivate collectors in new ways. The same considered approach translates into how the platform forges long-lasting relationships with collectors. Twenty First Gallery believes in the value of living with design as art and celebrating work that can convey a narrative.
