Galerie Maria Wettergren is pleased to present the exhibition, In Praise of Shadows, the first Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther exhibition in France. Partners in life and art, the Japanese and Danish designer/cabinetmaker couple creates delicate handmade objects, ranging from small sculptural bowls, dishes and lamps to sophisticated pieces of furniture. With wood as their chosen material, Kuwahata and Winther draw inspiration from traditional Japanese craft methods and Scandinavian design, which they combine in new ways through fluid lines, functionality and sensitive craftsmanship. Irresistibly tactile, their work is driven by a radical focus on sensuous qualities and the ambition of creating something that appeals as much to our sense of touch as it does to the eye.