Design shapes how we see, think, and engage with the world. In Elemental, the Daum Museum provides a dynamic resource for learners and makers of all ages. Drawing from the diverse works within the Daum Museum collection, this exhibition explores the foundational principles and elements of design as both tools of artistic practice and keys to visual literacy.

Whether you are a student encountering artistic concepts for the first time or an experienced artist refining your voice, this exhibition invites you to deepen your understanding of how visual language works. Each work on view demonstrates how artists harness design fundamentals to communicate ideas, evoke emotion, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. By unpacking the building blocks of composition and form, Elemental encourages you to see with intention, create with confidence, and express your unique perspective.

At a time when visual imagery permeates daily life, this exhibition offers an opportunity to slow down, look closely, and think critically about how visual choices shape meaning. We hope these works inspire you to experiment boldly, make connections between thinking and making, and discover new ways to tell your story.