Maggie Pei "Gate"

The folding screen is not only a dweller of space but also a separator of space. Often blurring the boundary between the two sides, the folding screen exists as a point of transition, connecting both realms in a harmonious interplay. In antiquity, the Chinese regarded screens as symbols of longevity, serving as objects for reflection and providing spiritual inspiration. This screen is a gateway, dividing and joining life and the death Collaborator: Tracy Shi.

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76"h 100"w 1.5"d

Maggie Pei combines expert craftsmanship from traditional Chinese and western furniture making. Her combination of times and techniques is encapsulated in the folding screen. Often blurring the boundary between the two sides, the folding screen exists as a point of transition. In antiquity, the Chinese regarded screens as symbols of longevity, serving as objects for reflection and providing spiritual inspiration. Textiles designed by her collaborator, Tracy Shi.