Can objects ever complete us, or rather, is it we that complete them? To what extent does the simple act of using something over and over again, give it meaning, life, or even a sense of purpose? What sort of stories are, or become, trapped in these items? And how can seemingly inanimate things still contribute to helping us grow closer to each other, discover new ways of being together, and engage with the spaces around us? These are only some of the questions that come to mind while observing New Zealand artist and designer Grace Atkinson's deeply textural, abstract textile compositions in all in each — one of the best design exhibitions to visit in London right now.
Open through May 18 at Spazio Leone — the multifunctional platform set up by Italian vintage furniture dealer Gennaro Leone in support of the creative talents of yesterday, today, and tomorrow — the presentation unfolds as a dialogue between Atkinson's works and iconic 20th-century designs from the showroom's ever-changing collection.
