HOW TO LIVE WITH HARD EDGES
Sharp lines, bold geometries, and daringly modern forms — and ways to soften them.
Wearstlerworld,
I’ve always believed that design should evoke emotion. It should provoke thought, it should even sometimes be a bit audacious. And, for those who really want to tell a story like this — in their rooms, or in their wardrobe — sharp lines, bold geometries, and those unapologetically modern forms are often a first strategy.
But, it’s not as easy as it seems, because when you create big tensions, you need big harmony too. And, if there’s one thing that makes my design work successful, it’s understanding this principle – and knowing how to mix those harder pieces to help give them a softer spirit.
So, let’s get into it – my take on living with the edge (in design and in fashion) and some of my favorite pieces.
BUT FIRST…
I’m in New York for some meetings, for a quick day and a half. But, as always, built in some time to visit some favorite galleries, especially as NYCxDesign gets into full swing. On my agenda this trip:
Lyle Gallery, Vowels, Jack Shainman, Love House (together which will let me see the works of so, so many great young talents!) – plus a visit to Printemps on Wall Street, which I’ve been dying to see.
1. "Oh to Believe in Another World" by William Kentridge at Hauser and Wirth; 2. Willem De Kooning at Gagosian; 3. William Kentridge at Hauser & Wirth; 4. "Ceremonia" by Platform Studio at Lyle Gallery; 5. "Paper Procession I" William Kentridge at Hauser & Wirth; 6. "La Mari" by Monica Curiel at Lyle Gallery; 7. Lyle Gallery