Join us for an immersive exhibition from the 19th-24th September to celebrate Viet Nam-UK heritage and cross-cultural skills at the London Design Festival 2023.

Led by Wax Atelier (London), in collaboration with the Blue H’mong craftswomen of Pa Co village (Mai Chau), and Kilomet 109 (Hanoi), this exhibition explores the theme of design and sustainability through the lens of the spiritual Mother Goddess.

Staged at Centre 151 in Hackney, an independent charity and cultural centre supporting the Vietnamese, Laos and Cambodian communities in London, the installation takes shape through the lens of the Mother Goddess - an ancient Vietnamese tradition of worship of female deities and mother spirits seen as protectors of nature.

Set across three spaces, the garden, tea house and theatre, which represent metaphorical realms: forest, water and heaven, Mother Goddess of the Three Realms will present the physicality and theatre of turning plant into product, by using string and rope as the medium and metaphor to demonstrate how cross-cultural ideas and skills from a wider group of designers, architects and craftspeople are intimately intertwined.

A dedicated materials and maker space will also play host to a dynamic programme of interactive events throughout the festival, and guests will be encouraged to take tea in the garden and stay for Centre 151 ‘s VLC Pho Club on Wednesday and Saturday lunch-times.

Supported by Centre 151 and the British Council, as part of their UK/Viet Nam Season 2023, celebrating 30 years in Viet Nam

Shoreditch Design District: Full programme
Free Admission

Opening Dates: 10am - 6pm daily

Full list of exhibitors to be anouced soon

SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM:

• Sat. 16th Sept. 11am-5pm : Friends and Family Preview - Full info and RSVP via this link

• Wed. 20th Sept. : Cross Encounters, Joining Threads : Braiding Workshop with WAX Atelier - Book your ticket Here, limited places available.

Address: Centre 151, 151 Whiston Rd, London E2 8GU, United Kingdom