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.