Matthew Yee Interiors

Saw this cool art installation from Lucy Raven at the Dia Gallery in Chelsea this past weekend. First are two light sculptures that encompass the entire room of a former marble cutting factory. The other is a film of a concrete plant in Idaho, taken over the course of two years. Could’ve sat there for hours and just stared, very mesmerizing! Dia Art Foundation #lucyravenscar #chelseagalleries #diaartfoundation #chelseagallery #art

On my travels in Bhutan, I ate in this simple and beautifully serene dining room in the Paro Lodge, Amankora. The design is very simplistic in color and furniture pieces but the dramatic wood & black steel paneling with the gold clouds caught my eye and added a level of calm to the room. Made for a great evening. www.aman.com/resorts/amankora/lodges/paro

Before & After - First Chinese Presbyterian Community Affairs Home Attendant Corp. I had the pleasure of redesigning a place dear to me. These picture are the office space of the the First Chinese Presbyterian Church. They wanted a more modern and clean design that opened the work flow and provided ample space for daily routines.... The furniture pieces were streamlined and kept simple to not overpower the space. The color scheme chosen was very neutral using white as a main color to kept it light & bright. Red details (symbolizing luck, joy & happiness) were added throughout in subtle places to add depth but not over power the look. Warm grays and browns were also included to finish off the look. Overall this was a fun project that turned our great and we are glad they love the space as well.

I came across this fabulous screen at the Met. Its called "Shrine of the Water God" by Hiroshi Senju. It's a set of 6 folding screens, painted using natural pigments on Japanese Mulberry paper. This piece embodies the flow of the water and exudes great detail in creating a realistic image of nature as if standing within it. Senju himself has such a unique way of thinking his artistic process through, only something as beautiful as this could come from it. This is definitely o...ne of my favorites. When making this piece Senju said "When I paint.... I begin by listening carefully. I am trying to discover which way the waterfall wants to flow, what form it is trying to take. I spend time engaged in this silent dialogue, looking at the washi paper before me without painting at all.... As I paint, the image in my mind gives way to the real waterfall I am painting, which is now so much stronger that at times the original image slips away.

Picture 1: Hamer Tribe - Known for beauty and brightness in their clothes as well as standing out from other tribes with their long clay covered hairstyles. Picture 2: Nynagatom Tribe - Women wear a significant amount of beads around her neck. Representing a bride's worth and status. Picture 3: Mursi Tribe - Women are most known for there lip & ear plates which are a symbol of beauty & identity Picture 4: Kara Tribe - Their men are known for their clay face & body paint which... is especially important on the eve of important ceremonies. Their young wear traditional necklaces to match. On my trip to Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region in Southern Ethiopia I came across some of the most fashionable tribes I've had the pleasure of being exposed to. From the red clay colored hairstyles, to the extensive beads around their necks. All which have significant meanings in their individual cultures. To the vibrant prints showing style in minimal ways. All combined have importance in traditional ceremonies. The smiles are so genuine & captivating, you can't help to be in awe. The tribes have many differences in rituals and everyday life but share one thing. Overall beauty in identity.