H Collaboration

Room 33, Somerset House, London

1-25 June 2023

Can we live harmoniously and sustainably in this age of globalisation? ‘Virtuous Garden combines virtual and physical exhibits in the mixed-reality pavilion to show how design from traditions can help bridge the gap between humans, nature, modernity, and the future world by following the principles of balance, coexistence, and collaboration.

Inspired by traditional Korean garden design, which places people within a larger natural cycle, 'Virtuous Garden' invites visitors into a pavilion made of reclaimed wood to listen to Geomungo (a traditional Korean instrument) music, watch videos of both virtual and real gardens and contemplate topics such as the circular economy and the reuse of waste - just like the Korean scholars, who frequented gardens 500 years ago to consider moral quandaries and human dilemmas. As we seek new, inventive and sustainable ways to commemorate heritage, this installation establishes a 'new traditional' response to heritage and craftsmanship for the next generation.

MA Curating Contemporary Design

in partnership with the Design Museum, Kingston University

Stanley Picker Gallery

3 - 5 Feb 2022

Suzhou DIE MEI Tourism Development Co., Ltd.

in partnership with the Garden Museum

Li house, The Humble Administrators' Garden Suzhou China

"The Guardian Garden · Home 2020" contemporary art exhibition, emerged in response to the unexpected challenges of 2020. It explores the relationship between Suzhou Garden landscape art and Western culture's picturesque, aiming to unveil life's outlook by blending natural views with intricate architectural designs. Using the Suzhou Garden as a symbol of ancient architecture, we aimed to contrast the standards of the ideal home across centuries and encourage humanity to utilise this theme as an opportunity for self-understanding and love.

The exhibition is divided into four chapters, reflecting the emotional journey from "Confused" and "Paradox" to "The Guardian" and "Moderated." Inspired by the Chinese philosophy of the "Unity of Man and Nature", the exhibition challenges the norm by integrating interactive artwork into natural settings, providing viewers, regardless of identity or background, a unique and engaging experience.