Kukje Gallery is pleased to present Interiors, a group exhibition featuring furniture by mid-century designers coupled with modern and contemporary artworks.

Playing off the double meaning of both psychological and architectural space, Interiors recreates a series of domestic vignettes that showcase the interplay between art and design. The concept of an “interior” space evokes a state of mind — suggesting a personal search for perfect balance where formal elements are in harmony and emotional forces are integrated.

Whether in life or in art, an aesthetic interior arrangement frames and compliments the pursuit of enlightenment.

By pairing contemporary paintings and photographs with early modernist furnishings, the gallery replicates the mood of a vibrant salon or exquisitely appointed scholar’s study, both spaces that suggest great refinement of taste and superior intellect. Many of the twentieth century’s most innovative designers were committed to exploring ideals of material innovation and philosophical inquiry and this interest mirrors the fascination avant-garde artists have in creating psychologically provocative works that explore the strange beauty of nature. It is this intersection of beauty and mindfulness that defines the best art and design and is showcased in Interiors.