Opening: Kevin Box + Collaborators: Rays of Hope

Kay Contemporary Art announces an exhibition of new sculptures by Kevin Box & collaborators. Box Studio has been meticulously creating an exciting new body of work with over twenty-five new sculptures. We are excited to share these new works with you. The artist writes,

“For 25 years, my work has been guided by a simple, symbolic philosophy.

First, the crease represents choice—the idea that intentional decisions lead to more beautiful outcomes. Every fold shapes the form, just as every choice shapes our lives.

Second, chaos is symbolized by abstract wrinkles and the infinite potential of the blank page. It represents disorder, uncertainty, and the raw material of creation.

Third, displacement occurs when conscious creases push back against chaos, transforming randomness into structure. Just as light displaces darkness, intentional action brings order, meaning, and beauty into existence.

Every piece in this series begins with these principles—a dialogue between chaos and consciousness. From conceptual works like Rays of Hope to traditional models like the paper airplane or peace crane and even modern collaborations with origami masters, my work explores how thoughtful choices transform a blank sheet into something meaningful.

Rays of Hope (2025, cast aluminum) captures this idea at its origin—a “Big Bang” moment where deliberate creases actively displace chaos. Like the scientific principle of the Two Rooms—where opening a door between light and darkness results in illumination, not shadow—this piece demonstrates that conscious action reshapes our world. The creases are not just marks on paper; they are forces of displacement, proving that order and beauty emerge through intention.

Ultimately, Rays of Hope is about empowerment. It asserts that the world is transformable, and our next choice holds the power to shape it.”