Works in Progress I

An ode to the beauty of craft and community, Works In Progress is an exhibition series highlighting the artistry of object making in the Bay Area. The first iteration in January 2024 shed light on the various ways designers envision tangible companions for living, and highlighted a fundamental desire to share, connect and build upon one another as creatives.

Archive, celebration, and dialogue are necessary pillars for a thriving design community. Rarely do we get to come together and showcase the diversity of craft, personalities, and backgrounds that the San Francisco design community holds. Yet, ours is home to a prolific scene of designers who share a love of physical creation and object-making. As the Bay Area creative scene evolves in real time, there are boundless possibilities for how it might bloom. For now, we are here to acknowledge its depth and say: it’s a work in progress.

Works in Progress I comprised of 12 contemporary furniture pieces collected together under one roof. By placing works of similar scale in adjacency, a dialogue unfolds. It weaves through subjects of material, form, approach, and attitude, while elucidating the distinct personality and ethos of each design practice.