Alice Ningci Jiang, Analia Saban, Christian Quin Newell, Daniel Um, Franz Kline, Joaquín Stacey-Calle, Kate Casanova, Naomi Nakazato, Shana Hoehn, Soumya Netrabile, Taylor Prendergast, Terence Koh, Yassi Mazandi, Yoab Vera, Yongqi Tang, Yves Klein July 27 - August 31, 2024 Opening reception: 6-9pm July 27, 2024 Make Room is pleased to present the group exhibition “I Go to Seek a Great Perhaps.” As part of a two-phase exhibition that first opened in March, titled “Unseen Orchestra,” the works in this show explore the macrocosmic aspects of "emergence.” The exhibition features both historical and contemporary artists, including Alice Ningci Jiang, Analia Saban, Christian Quin Newell, Dabin Ahn, Daniel Um, Franz Kline, Joaquin Stacey-Calle, Kate Casanova, Naomi Nakazato, Shana Hoehn, Soumya Netrabile, Taylor Prendergast, Terence Koh, Yassi Mazandi, Yoab Vera, Yongqi Tang, and Yves Klein. Drawn from François Rabelais's phrase, the exhibition "I Go to Seek a Great Perhaps” encapsulates the exploration and discovery of the unknown alongside the unfolding of complexity from simplicity. Just as Rabelais's pursuit of a “great perhaps” symbolizes a quest for possibilities beyond the known, emergence in systems theory reflects the unpredictable, transformative nature of complex systems evolving from simple beginnings. The exhibition seeks to underscore transformative journeys driven by intellectual curiosity and artists’ desire to explore beyond boundaries through the past and then. The concept of emergence invites us to contemplate the fundamental nature of reality and our place within it. Challenging us to reconsider the simplistic, reductionist views of the world, the works on display instead urge us to recognize the profound complexity that arises from the interactions of seemingly simple elements. This notion aligns with the philosophical inquiries of thinkers like Heraclitus, who posited that change is the only constant and that the universe remains forever in a state of perpetual becoming. How do we come to understand the world around us? How do the disparate parts coalesce to form a coherent whole? The exhibition evokes such musings and suggests our understanding of reality is not static but dynamically shaped by the interplay of countless variables—much like individual brushstrokes collectively creating a work. This perspective invites us to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, acknowledging the search for knowledge and meaning is ongoing. Ultimately, the exploration of emergence in this exhibition invites us to reflect on our own journeys of discovery and transformation. The works challenge us to seek our own "Great Perhaps," to embrace the unknown with curiosity and openness, and to recognize the profound interconnectedness of all things.