
Remembered Futures
2 April - 18 May 2025 Charles Burnand Gallery, Fitzrovia London
‘Remembered Futures’ celebrates the rich tradition and innovative spirit of contemporary Asian art and design. This exhibition showcases works by Kyeok Kim and Heechan Kim, two of South Korea’s preeminent and most sought-after artists. Through the meticulous craft of ottchil-coated copper wire, dynamic wooden sculptures, and thought-provoking spatial compositions, the exhibition explores themes of memory, transformation, and human connection
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Further enriching the exhibition is Dawn’s Embrace, a commanding two-metre-tall floor lamp by Yanxiong Lin, crafted from Chinese washi paper and finished with traditional Chinese lacquer techniques. Far from delicate, the piece asserts itself with bold form and sculptural weight, a contemporary monolith shaped by heritage. Its surface, refined through layers of lacquer, speaks to a depth of process and intention, while its scale transforms it into an architectural presence. Lin’s fusion of material and mastery reflects a deep reverence for Chinese craftsmanship, reimagined through a lens of modern monumentality.
By bringing together these visionary artists, the exhibition highlights the evolving landscape of collectible design, offering a compelling dialogue between heritage and innovation — where the echoes of tradition find new resonance in the present.
Dawn's Embrace, 2024
Wood, steel, washi paper, urishi lacquer
H. 200 x W. 160 x D. 55 cm
H. 78 3/4 x W. 63 x D. 21 5/8 inches
"Dawn's Embrace" floor lamp captures the artist’s joyful memories of his childhood, a moment of time bathed in the golden hues of seaside sunrises. The piece stands tall, its form tree-like, the suggestion of a canopy offering a sense of warmth and protection, a welcoming embrace of nature; all suggestive and reminiscent of the artist's home in a coastal town, where the first rays of the sun would paint the sky in vibrant colours, filling the world with light and possibility.
The lamp’s design, blends the strength and solidity of cubism with the gentle optimism of a new day. The soft glow it emits reflects the dawn breaking over the sea—inviting peace, joy, and hope into any space.
In "Dawn's Embrace", the artist captures not only the physical beauty of those early mornings but also the sense of infinite happiness and adventure that marked their childhood. The lamp is a tribute to those perfect, sun-soaked memories, offering a little piece of sunshine to anyone who encounters it.