Celebrating the beauty of imperfection | KALPA at the Wabi-Sabi Lab

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CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION: KALPA GALLERY AT THE WABI-SABI LAB ART EVENT

In keeping with the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, we at KALPA welcome life's transience and imperfections. We represent artists who embrace an intuitive approach to creativity as well as enhancing the fundamental uncontrollability of nature through their research.

With a corpus of works consisting of a variety of natural materials, languages, and techniques, we are delighted to participate in the upcoming art event WABI-SABI LAB, which will run between November 29th and December 2nd, 2024, at the elegant Château de Quincampoix, a charming castle located in the Chevreuse Vallée just outside Paris.

Following the vision of esteemed French antique dealer Thierry Grundman and designer and author Daniel Rozensztroch, an event dedicated to the wabi-sabi aesthetic and profound philosophy is set to unfold. The LAB will present a harmonious display of twenty international players — artists, gallerists, and antique dealers — who resonate with these timeless principles. This unique gathering, infused with an experimental spirit, invites visitors on a journey of discovery and wonder, through an elegant artistic landscape rich with aesthetic coherence and complementary synergies.

Within 20 hectares of nature in the Vallée de Chevreuse, the Domaine de Quincampoix — a former XVII-century hunting estate — presents numerous historical and authentic rooms, alongside a terrace and garden that overlook a tranquil moat. Nestled in this inspiring context, the WABI-SABI LAB promises an occasion for diving into the captivating French countryside, enjoying the beauty of a diverse array of objects from around the world to find a unique treasure to buy and enrich their collection.

The wabi-sabi Japanese conceptual approach to life encourages us to seek beauty in imperfections and welcome life's natural cycles: it serves as a reminder that everything in the universe, including ourselves, is transient, flawed, and unfinished. Thus, perfection is unattainable, and impermanence is the only constant.

In alignment with these core values, KALPA will present a carefully curated selection of paintings, vessels and sculptures made from wood, clay and stone by its represented artists. The overall art collection of the Gallery evokes a profound sense of emotional acquaintance, a deep appreciation for natural processes, and a focus on the traits of irregularity and imperfection. Qualities such as earthiness, vulnerability and irregularity are valued, alongside explored themes of tranquility, contemplation and self-awareness.

Each work on display incorporates elements of minimalism and non-finito, reflecting an intuitive, earth-centered approach to artistic creation. Each one is singular, narrating a distinct story that carries the imprints of the artist's emotions and experiences. Our represented artists search and accentuate natural and accident features, including junctures, holes, cracks and roughness.