Demisch Danant is pleased to present at Design Art London six new works by Maria Pergay, on view for the first time. Continuing to explore her longtime passion for stainless steel and the material's potential, the new work exhibits a master level of achievement and confidence.
Pergay's new work conveys a capricious humor, a balance between sculpture and function and maintains an artisanal standard of excellence. 'Broken Cabinet' appears to have been split in two, with metal shards in relief superimposed on every surface masking its uniform function as a cabinet. 'Ribbon Pouf' exhibits Pergay's ability to bend steel like silk and to portray a delicate form while disguising its actual strength. 'Bracelet Pouf', with its oversized stainless steel buckle, nods to her early 1960s work in silver and again attracts the viewer with its sculptural aesthetic and utility as an object.
Maria Pergay is recognized for her 40 years of devoted work in stainless steel. Her designs have evolved both artistically and technically, from the minimal forms of the late 1960s to the complex and intricately detailed structures of her most recent designs.
DesignArt London
Hanover Square
SW1 London
12 - 14 October 2007
Twenty of the world's top design galleries have been chosen to participate in this inaugural event taking place in Mayfair, London's fine art district. The galleries have been selected to display both a geographical and chronological survey of the design scene from the 1950s to today allowing discerning collectors and design dilettantes alike to appreciate the finest pieces drawn from this and the last centuries' historic design periods. Each gallery specializes in a specific time period, style, or coterie of individual designers whether they hail from Paris, Shanghai or Italy. The range of galleries and designers provides, in one convenient location, an opportunity for the new collector to witness the evolution of the design market, as well as offering the established collector the chance to discover the best pieces available on the market today.
Design London's location in Hanover Square places it amidst the heritage of Mayfair's traditional fine art district surrounded by the world's foremost art galleries and auction houses. The fair will take place during London's most exhilarating modern and contemporary art week, highlighting the importance of design within the context of modern and contemporary art.