{"title":"Wilén-Jong","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilén-Jong\u003c\/b\u003e is the artistic practice of Stockholm-based duo \u003cb\u003eAsh Wilén-Jong (b. 1985, Hong Kong)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJohan Wilén-Jong (b. 1983, Sweden)\u003c\/b\u003e. As founders of \u003cb\u003eStudio TOOJ\u003c\/b\u003e, they work at the intersection of functional art, collectible design, and spatial storytelling, creating works that explore perception, materiality, and the emotional relationships between people, objects, and space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining traditional craftsmanship with material experimentation, Wilén-Jong’s practice spans furniture, sculpture, and installation. Their work often challenges assumptions about form and material, transforming unconventional processes and materials into objects that are both functional and poetic. Through illusion, narrative, and tactile engagement, they invite viewers to reconsider what they see and how they experience the built environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince their international debut at Milan Design Week in 2024, their work has been exhibited internationally at Alcova Milan, Collectible Brussels, Melbourne Design Week, and Design Miami and more. Their projects have been featured in leading publications including \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eELLE Decoration, Wallpaper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDezeen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHypebeast\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2026, the duo was named \u003cb\u003eDesigner of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003ci\u003eELLE Decoration Sweden\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_gmail-p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir work is held in private collections internationally and has been presented through collaborations with galleries, institutions, and cultural platforms across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/bonhamgallery.com\/collections\/wilen-jong.oembed","provider":"Bonham Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}