In Two Rooms
A visit to the Francis Gallery
The room next door fascinates with equal measure. Unlike the hanging artwork in the main gallery, curved furnishings by London designer Fred Rigby extend a welcoming invitation to be touched. A puffy sofa upholstered with bouclé weave wool and a kidney-shaped desk made from naturally ebonised oak showcases a tactile appreciation for form and texture. Traditional Korean trinkets found across the room further embellish the homely space.
Francis Gallery delights the senses in many respects, the two rooms are curated and exhibited with rigid dichotomy yet when taken as a whole, the space blends together with artful precision: it encourages its visitors to explore the pieces on display in different but meaningful contexts, both as a gallery and a home.