PHARMAKA GALLERY:The
relationship between beholder and painting takes center stage and the space
must reinforce this interaction.
History, as in decades of use and wear, are exposed. Floor and ceiling are left untouched to
narrate stories of the space’s colorful history. In stark contrast, the new curvilinear
art-wall is inserted almost as if it were a giant piece of furniture,
accommodating uses such as office, toilet room and storage. Alcoves cut into the art-wall contain
reception and an alcove for smaller works.
Excessive daylight is blocked by a series of exhibition walls that
extend to about two thirds of the glazed storefront while a giant wall at the
end of the gallery forms a scene-like backdrop.