Nuanced interplay
Visual spectacle
Invites contemplation
Ordinary objects are symbols, carriers of cultural and historical significance.
“The thing itself, as it shows itself, is not something indifferent; it has a meaning.” – Hans-Georg Gadamer
Constant motion
Connects shores
Traverse interplay
This juxtaposition of the permanent and the ephemeral mirrors the human condition, where our lives are marked by both stability and uncertainty.
“The world, as the space of human action, is always in flux, always undergoing a process of transformation.” – Hannah Arendt
Suspended between
Different states
Of transition
Individual objects are entwined in a larger network of relationships and connections.
“There is no single, unified reality, but a multiplicity of realities that are constantly interacting and changing.” – Gilles Deleuze
Second floor
Top of the stairs
Experience transaction
Emotional engagement is essential to a successful visit.
“Home is where one starts from.” – T.S. Eliot
Contemplation
Passive objects
Active participants
Aesthetic experience is a form of inquiry, a process of exploration and discovery.
“The aesthetic experience, like any other form of experience, is a transaction between the organism and its environment.” – John Dewey
Random associations
Human impulse
To leave a trace
The back of a street sign serves as a window into the soul of the city.
“The subconscious is ceaselessly murmuring, and it is by listening to these murmurs that one hears its truth.” – Gaston Bachelard
Old icebox
Domestic sphere
White enamel exterior
Perfection is a fleeting concept, subject to the relentless march of time.
“A moment was the most you could ever expect from perfection.” – Chuck Palahniuk
Long seat
Simultaneous
Multiple potential
Decorative arts aim to design and manufacture objects that are both beautiful and functional.
“There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts, and newspaper stands.” – O’Henry
Small town
Urban organic
Window display
An outward appearance is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
“The problem with wearing a facade is that sooner or later life shows up with a big pair of scissors.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough
Have a seat
Grab yourself a
Bite to eat
The food was exactly as you’d hope, generous and delish, with impeccable service.
“I just feel like the most important conversations I’ve had in my life have been at a diner counter.” – Ramy Youssef