Artist Talk with threeASFOUR Design Collective

Join Design Collective threeASFOUR in a rare artist talk hosted by Artist Nancy Caton - they will discuss the theme of Encasement.

Fountain House Gallery artist Nancy Caton will lead a talk with members of threeASFOUR - visionary designers and artists whose work has been exhibited globally and collected by institutions incluting the Met and the V&A. As part of Encased programming, they will discuss their approach to encasing the human body through fluid, curvilinear construction.

This event is part of public programming for its related exhibition, Encased, at Fountain House Gallery. Encased is on view from March 20 - May 13, 2026.

About threeASFOUR

For Gabriel Asfour, Angela Donhauser, and Adi Gil – founders of threeASFOUR – fashion has never been simply a way of dressing, but a way of seeing the world. Hailing from Lebanon, U.S.S.R, and Israel, this ‘United Nations of fashion’ combines cutting-edge technologies with couture craftsmanship to promote international, intercultural, and interspecies unity. From the primordial topologies of glaciers to the nano-vibrations of the quantum realm, threeASFOUR’s signature codes – curvilinear shapes, fractal structures, formal biomimicry – draw inspiration from the natural geometries that connect the architecture of the individual human body to its universal, cosmic contexts. By using pioneering production methods – especially 3D-printing and the creation of digital fashion and virtual environments – threeASFOUR inhabits the confluence of timeless, transcendent themes and future-facing innovation.

Header image credit: threeASFOUR

About Nancy Caton

Nancy has been a resident of New York City for more than three decades. Her artwork is greatly influenced by her study of physics and mathematics. She works primarily with drafting tools, creating mathematical expressions inspired by geometry. Her work articulates the endless natural geometric structures of reality and highlights their unfolding beauty. Prior to her foray into creating art, she had an extensive career in the fashion industry including owning her own company, Nancy Whiskey & The Sewing Factory, a high-end atelier, for seven years. She is considered by industry leaders to be an expert in the craft of garment manufacturing. Nancy brings with her an immense knowledge of all technical aspects of the production process with an unparalleled attention to detail and an appreciation for a well-executed product. Nancy’s professional background is complemented by a philosophy degree from Hunter College, along with an incessant fascination with all things mathematics and physics related.

About Fountain House Gallery

Fountain House Gallery & Studio supports the careers and creative visions of contemporary artists living with mental illness.

Founded by Fountain House in 2000, the Manhattan-based Gallery sells original artworks and collaborates with a wide network of artists, curators and cultural institutions. The Studio, located in Long Island City, is a collaborative workspace that furthers the professional practice of our artists. Embracing artists who are emerging or established, trained or self-taught, Fountain House Gallery cultivates artistic growth, makes a vital contribution to the New York arts community, and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Image credit: Susan Baus, Fountain House Gallery, 2020