Some of our most meaningful moments as a team happen outside the office. Each summer, we take some time away from the studio to celebrate the birthday of one of our colleagues, Nicole, who we unexpectedly lost a few years ago. It’s a tradition that gives us space to be together, find inspiration, and spark creativity.
This year, we visited the Whitney Museum for the 82nd Whitney Biennial. This year’s edition features 56 artists, coming together to showcase the “feelings that saturate contemporary life and bind people together” (Whitney). As designers, it’s always refreshing to immerse ourselves in work that challenges our perspective, sparks conversation, and reminds us of the power of creative expression. Here’s everything that caught our eye:
“I loved Erin Jane Nelson’s work. Her collection of colorful ceramic frames immediately drew me in. I was fascinated to learn that the ceramic plates double as pinhole cameras, capturing scenes in nature. I’ve never seen work like hers, with the photography incorporated into ceramic in such a unique way.” - Diana, Content & Marketing Coordinator
“I loved that this piece by Young Joon Kwak was meant to evoke the feeling of a night out dancing with friends. The fragmented forms and moving reflections made the whole installation feel energetic and constantly changing. Seeing casts of the artist’s friends, with different body types and styles, made it feel like a portrait of people in motion rather than a single, perfect figure.” - Emily, Project Manager & Interior Designer
“I loved Young Joon Kwak’s piece at the Whitney - it was composed of body casts which were lined with disco ball glass, creating beautiful shadows on the walls surrounding. I also loved the choice of color for the backdrop and thought it was energetic and playful.” - Emma, Junior Interior Designer
“My favorite piece from our team outing to the Whitney was Malcolm Peacock’s. His use of an unconventional medium and the texture he was able to create was beautiful. It also stood out to me as it was deeply rooted in his culture and how he grew up, connecting his past to who he is now as an artist.” - Cate, Design Intern
“Johanna Unzueta’s drawings stood out to me for their beautiful and rich ornament depiction with natural pigments. I particularly loved how freestanding stands displayed both sides of the drawing and emphasized the cut-out details.” - Anna, Technical Design Director
The Whitney Biennial was everything we hoped it would be. It was thought-provoking, inspiring, and the perfect way to start our day. It’s on view through August 23, and we can’t recommend it enough.
Always appreciating art,
From the Corner Chaise