FIN Gallery

Melbourne-based design gallery ORIGINE, art gallery FIN, and lighting partner UNIOS unite to present Excused from Efficiency, an evocative exploration of artistry and design that challenges the relentless pace of contemporary production. Together, they form OUF—a collaboration as bold and unconventional as its name, which, in French slang, means "crazy." This title encapsulates the daring spirit of an exhibition that subverts the conventions of efficiency in favor of a deeper, more reflective creative process.

Excused from Efficiency is a celebration of time as an intrinsic and valued element of creation. It honors the profound engagement required for works that transcend mere utility, showcasing pieces born of meticulous craftsmanship and deliberate, thoughtful labor. In this context, time becomes not a constraint but a collaborator, allowing materials to reveal their unique essence and histories under the devoted hands of their makers.

The works featured in this exhibition stand as testaments to patience, precision, and an intimate dialogue between artist and medium. Each piece reflects the tactile rhythms of creation, where the imperfections and idiosyncrasies of the handmade are cherished as markers of authenticity and humanity. The materials—whether wood, glass, textiles, or metals—carry with them a palpable sense of character, imbued with the weight of their transformation through time and effort.