Deeper Than text

International in composition, yet connected by process, Deeper than Text is a focused contemporary design exhibition featuring master designers and makers in furniture, lighting, textiles, works on paper and glass. With 20 designers from Beirut to the Netherlands, Los Angeles to New York City, this presentation focuses specifically on strength in form, work designed and made by women with a poignant use of material and innovation.

With Deeper than Text, we are redefining the visual message of women in design. In a world driven by the visual it is no wonder that designers and artists are encapsulated by an image. Reduced down to a screen grab; Does it look good? Is it sexy? What’s the story? Who made it? What does she look like? How many kids does she have? Who’s her boss? This exhibition goes beyond the mundane conversation and introduces a physical narrative in form emphasizing design work as deep and dynamic, just like women. The exhibition features 18 established and 2 emerging designers, all who are informed by their process and craft, with precise commitment and repetition. The designers achieve the seemingly unachievable by creating innovative, top quality work that pushes through adversity, rejection, challenges and gender questions. Deeper than Text engenders to provide a visual voice heard through the hands and minds, of the makers, through the furniture, textiles and objects, and the vision of their ideas. The work speaks, and the message is powerful. PATICIPATING DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS: Malene Barnett Karen Chekerdjian Cathrine Raben Davidsen Egg Collective Liz Collins Melissa Cromwell Felicia Ferrone Front Design Elyse Graham Konekt Justine Mahoney Zizipho Poswa Michele Quan Amanda Richards Leah Ring
Alexandra Rowley Grace Song Kiki Van Eijk Myra Von Busekist Elish Warlop   WHERE: Location 1stdibs Gallery Terminal Stores 269 11th Avenue Lobby 4 - Floor 7 New York Manhattan WHEN: May 10 – May 22 1019 OPENING HOURS: 10am – 6pm Learn more