“In Search of Touch” Exhibition
Hong Kong design retailer WOOL presents "In Search of Touch", the first hometown exhibition by ceramicist Kwan Wai Chan, featuring a collection of handcrafted vessels, lighting fixtures and domestic objects that investigate themes of human connection.
The exhibition, which runs from 12 to 26 April 2025, showcases Chan's studio Éphēlis in a carefully curated display at WOOL's Sai Ying Pun gallery space. Following successful showings in Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul and Paris, this marks Chan's first comprehensive solo presentation in Hong Kong.
Chan established Éphēlis in 2018 after transitioning from a career in fashion design at Christian Dior Couture. The studio's name, derived from the Greek word for "freckles," reflects Chan's personal narrative of challenging beauty standards in Asian culture.
"The name embodies my exploration of imperfect beauty and self-acceptance," Chan explains. "Through my work, I celebrate femininity and intimacy while creating moments of contemplation."
Exhibition Details
"In Search of Touch" by Éphēlis 12 – 26 April, 2025
WOOL Gallery 97 Hill Road, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong (HKU, A1 Exit)
Opening Hours: Tuesday — Saturday, 2 – 7PM
In conjunction with the exhibition, Éphēlis offers exclusive customisation sessions on 26 April, where visitors can collaborate with Chan to personalize pieces for special occasions. These 30-minute consultations are available by appointment between 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
Dialogue Vase Series
The centerpiece of the exhibition is the Dialogue Vase No. 18, a set of three vessels that appear to lean towards each other without touching. These sculptural pieces represent human desire for connection while maintaining individual space, creating a visual tension that speaks to contemporary relationships.
Chan's first venture into lighting design, the Arum Wall Lamp, features a distinctive void at its center. The piece transforms negative space into a meditation on presence and absence, with light playing a crucial role in bridging physical gaps.
Eros Sculpture Collection
A three-part sculptural series examining different dimensions of love: EROS represents passionate physical connection, PHILO explores intellectual bonds, while MITOSIS - PRAGMA depicts love's evolution through cellular division metaphors.
Currently featured at Tokyo's two-Michelin-starred MAZ restaurant, the Moonstone plate collection draws inspiration from lunar phases. Available in stone white and sage, each piece features a distinctive crater-like glaze that captures the moon's surface textures.
The Calming Stone Incense Holder
Developed in collaboration with WOOL, these palm-sized incense holders reference the meditative practice of rock stacking. Each piece is designed to encourage mindful interaction through its weight, texture, and temperature.
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