Paris Starn’s Top Picks from Frieze Viewing Room

Rodrigo Hernández, Untitled, 2025  

Oil on wood, 35 × 30 cm. Presented by Madragoa. Under $10k

My general knowledge of bats has largely been formed by vampires and horror films, which is why this work by Rodrigo Hernández is so moving. Its devotional size, rich hues and suggestive framing shed light on the sweeter side of bats. I love the fuzzy little underbelly and caressing tongue, and the tender interaction central to the piece. It is such an intimate view of the little mammal; after all, what is more private than a naked midnight snack?

Aya Higuchi, eggs in the backlight, 2024 

Oil on canvas, 24 × 33 cm. Presented by Union Pacific. £3,400

I have seen this scene many times in my own dining room: a hard-boiled egg perched on a cream-coloured plate. Yet, through painterly brushstrokes and bright white light, Aya Higuchi transforms this mundane and monochrome moment into an ethereal scene. Here, the humble breakfast egg is like a prized pearl, emphasizing the beauty in the little things (and the importance of eating breakfast).

Lee ShinJa, Spirit of Mountain, 1997

Wool, synthetic thread, tapestry, 64 × 89 cm. Presented by Tina Kim Gallery. $50-100k

Lee ShinJa’s Spirit of Mountain, with its varying level of detail and abstraction and the different angles depicted at different times of day, underlines the entire nature of the landscape. This sharp study is beautifully fitting for a tapestry which requires an immense amount of planning and attention to detail to execute. Even with the abstraction of the mountainscapes, the tactile fibre evokes its cracks and crevices, bringing the terrain to life.

Paula Nicho, Tejer nuestra vida (Weaving Our Life), 2025 

Oil on canvas, 64 × 84 cm (framed). Presented by Proyectos Ultravioleta. $12k

Paula Nicho emphasizes how the natural, spiritual and built world are interwoven. Her painting is a beautiful reminder of finding peace in connection. Regardless of whether or not I am aware of it at every moment, even if I’m just sitting at my computer in my apartment in a city, I can find comfort in knowing there is a harmony that surrounds us.  

Jeremy Frey, Enchanted, 2025 

Ash, sweet grass and synthetic dye, 3 × 2 × 2 cm. Presented by Karma. $20-50k

Jeremy Frey’s Enchanted engages with all of the subjects that run through my selections. From weaving and nature to devotion and intimacy, Frey’s vessel explores my favourite themes. Made from ash and sweetgrass – with all of their textures, shapes and colours – this basket is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. My mind is blown, and I am inspired.

About Paris Starn

Paris Starn (M.A.) is a pastry artist, and formerly the designer and founder of her eponymous fashion brand, Paris 99. Starn has been recognised for putting her own unique aesthetic twist on familiar dishes and desserts in publications like Vogue, Semaine and T Magazine. Informed by her background in art history, and with a nod to play and joy, she creates unique and artful desserts, collaborating with brands across fashion, art, design and hospitality.

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^{Main Image: Paula Nicho, Tejer nuestra vida (Weaving Our Life), 2025. Oil on canvas, 64 × 84 cm (framed). Courtesy: the artist and Proyectos Ultravioleta}