Jul 12, 2024
“Avidyā? Vidyā?” — A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
News
Curation
Exhibition
We’re delighted to share the story behind “Avidyā? Vidyā?”, the debut solo exhibition of emerging artist Avidyā, curated by Noran Design in collaboration with The Oneness Gallery. Hosted at the Royal Watercolour Society Gallery in London — just steps from the National Gallery — the exhibition invited audiences to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover their inner light.
This marked not only Avidyā’s public debut, but also a personal milestone for Noran Design: our first official curatorial project in London.
A Warm Opening, A Soulful Start
The exhibition launched with an intimate opening event filled with thoughtful conversation, heartfelt speeches, and, of course, a little wine and snacks. We welcomed guests from across the art, design, and wellness communities to explore Avidyā’s work in person — each piece a portal into something quietly transformative.
“It is a profound honor to curate Avidyā’s debut solo exhibition — an event that is particularly special as it marks my entry into the world of art curation.”
— Nicole Fung, Curator
About the Artist: Avidyā
Avidyā, in Sanskrit, means “ignorance” — the veil that clouds our true nature. But for this artist, it’s also a starting point. Through expressive, intuitive brushwork and symbolic storytelling, Avidyā turns personal introspection into shared experience. Their work is deeply human — raw, radiant, and disarmingly honest.
A Curated Journey: From Shadow to Light
The exhibition was structured in three emotional chapters — reflecting the cyclical nature of the human journey.
Unveiling Suffering
In this opening chapter, Avidyā explores the undercurrent of pain we often carry in silence. These works confront trauma, loss, and existential weight — but not without tenderness. The result is less confrontation, more communion.
Embracing Love and Light
Here, warmth breaks through. This series pulses with empathy, forgiveness, and the soft glow of renewal. Avidyā shows us that light isn’t the opposite of dark — it’s what lives beyond it.
Innocent Enchantment
Closing the loop, Avidyā returns us to childlike wonder — not naive, but pure. These playful, abstract works strip away pretence and invite us to see again with soft eyes.
Why “Avidyā? Vidyā?”
The title poses a question: are we still clouded by illusion (Avidyā), or are we beginning to see clearly (Vidyā)? The exhibition doesn’t offer a final answer — instead, it invites the viewer to choose their own.
As visitors stepped into the space and moved from darkness into light, they were asked not to observe, but to feel. To awaken. To heal. To remember the parts of themselves they may have forgotten.
Gratitude
We’re endlessly grateful to:
The Oneness Gallery, for their trust and vision
The Royal Watercolour Society Gallery, for hosting this debut in such a historic and central venue
All the guests who joined us at the opening — your presence gave life to the work
And most of all, to Avidyā, for sharing their soul with us
What Comes Next?
While “Avidyā? Vidyā?” may have closed its doors in London, the journey it began is just beginning. At Noran Design, we continue to explore how art, design, and emotion can intersect to move people — and move them toward something better.
—
Avidyā — Avidyā? Vidyā?
Royal Watercolour Society Gallery | London, United Kingdom | 5–11 July 2024
For more about The Oneness Gallery and future exhibitions:
https://theonenessgallery.com
Interested in collaborating with us on curatorial or cultural projects?
Let’s Connect →
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Jul 12, 2024
“Avidyā? Vidyā?” — A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
News
Curation
Exhibition
We’re delighted to share the story behind “Avidyā? Vidyā?”, the debut solo exhibition of emerging artist Avidyā, curated by Noran Design in collaboration with The Oneness Gallery. Hosted at the Royal Watercolour Society Gallery in London — just steps from the National Gallery — the exhibition invited audiences to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover their inner light.
This marked not only Avidyā’s public debut, but also a personal milestone for Noran Design: our first official curatorial project in London.
A Warm Opening, A Soulful Start
The exhibition launched with an intimate opening event filled with thoughtful conversation, heartfelt speeches, and, of course, a little wine and snacks. We welcomed guests from across the art, design, and wellness communities to explore Avidyā’s work in person — each piece a portal into something quietly transformative.
“It is a profound honor to curate Avidyā’s debut solo exhibition — an event that is particularly special as it marks my entry into the world of art curation.”
— Nicole Fung, Curator
About the Artist: Avidyā
Avidyā, in Sanskrit, means “ignorance” — the veil that clouds our true nature. But for this artist, it’s also a starting point. Through expressive, intuitive brushwork and symbolic storytelling, Avidyā turns personal introspection into shared experience. Their work is deeply human — raw, radiant, and disarmingly honest.
A Curated Journey: From Shadow to Light
The exhibition was structured in three emotional chapters — reflecting the cyclical nature of the human journey.
Unveiling Suffering
In this opening chapter, Avidyā explores the undercurrent of pain we often carry in silence. These works confront trauma, loss, and existential weight — but not without tenderness. The result is less confrontation, more communion.
Embracing Love and Light
Here, warmth breaks through. This series pulses with empathy, forgiveness, and the soft glow of renewal. Avidyā shows us that light isn’t the opposite of dark — it’s what lives beyond it.
Innocent Enchantment
Closing the loop, Avidyā returns us to childlike wonder — not naive, but pure. These playful, abstract works strip away pretence and invite us to see again with soft eyes.
Why “Avidyā? Vidyā?”
The title poses a question: are we still clouded by illusion (Avidyā), or are we beginning to see clearly (Vidyā)? The exhibition doesn’t offer a final answer — instead, it invites the viewer to choose their own.
As visitors stepped into the space and moved from darkness into light, they were asked not to observe, but to feel. To awaken. To heal. To remember the parts of themselves they may have forgotten.
Gratitude
We’re endlessly grateful to:
The Oneness Gallery, for their trust and vision
The Royal Watercolour Society Gallery, for hosting this debut in such a historic and central venue
All the guests who joined us at the opening — your presence gave life to the work
And most of all, to Avidyā, for sharing their soul with us
What Comes Next?
While “Avidyā? Vidyā?” may have closed its doors in London, the journey it began is just beginning. At Noran Design, we continue to explore how art, design, and emotion can intersect to move people — and move them toward something better.
—
Avidyā — Avidyā? Vidyā?
Royal Watercolour Society Gallery | London, United Kingdom | 5–11 July 2024
For more about The Oneness Gallery and future exhibitions:
https://theonenessgallery.com
Interested in collaborating with us on curatorial or cultural projects?
Let’s Connect →
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Jul 12, 2024
“Avidyā? Vidyā?” — A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
A Debut Exhibition Exploring Darkness, Light, and the Return to Innocence
News
Curation
Exhibition
We’re delighted to share the story behind “Avidyā? Vidyā?”, the debut solo exhibition of emerging artist Avidyā, curated by Noran Design in collaboration with The Oneness Gallery. Hosted at the Royal Watercolour Society Gallery in London — just steps from the National Gallery — the exhibition invited audiences to reflect, reconnect, and rediscover their inner light.
This marked not only Avidyā’s public debut, but also a personal milestone for Noran Design: our first official curatorial project in London.
A Warm Opening, A Soulful Start
The exhibition launched with an intimate opening event filled with thoughtful conversation, heartfelt speeches, and, of course, a little wine and snacks. We welcomed guests from across the art, design, and wellness communities to explore Avidyā’s work in person — each piece a portal into something quietly transformative.
“It is a profound honor to curate Avidyā’s debut solo exhibition — an event that is particularly special as it marks my entry into the world of art curation.”
— Nicole Fung, Curator
About the Artist: Avidyā
Avidyā, in Sanskrit, means “ignorance” — the veil that clouds our true nature. But for this artist, it’s also a starting point. Through expressive, intuitive brushwork and symbolic storytelling, Avidyā turns personal introspection into shared experience. Their work is deeply human — raw, radiant, and disarmingly honest.
A Curated Journey: From Shadow to Light
The exhibition was structured in three emotional chapters — reflecting the cyclical nature of the human journey.
Unveiling Suffering
In this opening chapter, Avidyā explores the undercurrent of pain we often carry in silence. These works confront trauma, loss, and existential weight — but not without tenderness. The result is less confrontation, more communion.
Embracing Love and Light
Here, warmth breaks through. This series pulses with empathy, forgiveness, and the soft glow of renewal. Avidyā shows us that light isn’t the opposite of dark — it’s what lives beyond it.
Innocent Enchantment
Closing the loop, Avidyā returns us to childlike wonder — not naive, but pure. These playful, abstract works strip away pretence and invite us to see again with soft eyes.
Why “Avidyā? Vidyā?”
The title poses a question: are we still clouded by illusion (Avidyā), or are we beginning to see clearly (Vidyā)? The exhibition doesn’t offer a final answer — instead, it invites the viewer to choose their own.
As visitors stepped into the space and moved from darkness into light, they were asked not to observe, but to feel. To awaken. To heal. To remember the parts of themselves they may have forgotten.
Gratitude
We’re endlessly grateful to:
The Oneness Gallery, for their trust and vision
The Royal Watercolour Society Gallery, for hosting this debut in such a historic and central venue
All the guests who joined us at the opening — your presence gave life to the work
And most of all, to Avidyā, for sharing their soul with us
What Comes Next?
While “Avidyā? Vidyā?” may have closed its doors in London, the journey it began is just beginning. At Noran Design, we continue to explore how art, design, and emotion can intersect to move people — and move them toward something better.
—
Avidyā — Avidyā? Vidyā?
Royal Watercolour Society Gallery | London, United Kingdom | 5–11 July 2024
For more about The Oneness Gallery and future exhibitions:
https://theonenessgallery.com
Interested in collaborating with us on curatorial or cultural projects?
Let’s Connect →