Dawn's Embrace
"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.
Dawn's Embrace, 2024
Floor Lamp
Xuan paper, Natural lacquer, Polystyrene, Wood, Steel
H. 200 x W. 160 x D. 55 cm
H. 78 3/4 x W. 63 x D. 21 5/8 inches
PAD London 2024
8 - 13 October 2024
"Spectral Landscapes: The Fusion of Organic and Futuristic Design" is an innovative exhibition that seamlessly blends the natural with the avant-garde, creating a captivating dialogue between organic forms and futuristic aesthetics. This exhibition features the works of prominent designers and studios, including Dawn Bendick, DEGLAN, denHolm, Studio Furthermore, Mia Jung, Kyeok Kim, Heechan Kim, Yanxiong Lin, Ian Milnes, Jean Gabriel Neukomm, Raven & Lack, and Reynold Rodriguez.
Design Miami, 2024
3 - 8 December 2024
"Haptic Horizons" explores the future of materials, the progressive use of these elements, and the enduring importance of the artist’s hand in shaping our tactile world. Bringing together the innovative works of DEGLAN, Kyeok Kim, Jan Waterston, Yanxiong Lin, Heechan Kim, Dawn Bendick, Studio Furthermore, Ian Milnes, Mia Jung and Jean-Gabriel Neukomm. This exhibition delves into the evolving relationship between materiality and craftsmanship in contemporary design.
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