The pigments do not simply rest upon the surface; they are breathed into the very heart of the fibers. Ayaka Umeda manipulates the ancient technique of Rōzome (wax-resist dyeing) to dissolve the boundary between the viewer and the “raw nature” of animism.
Molten wax dictates the form, while translucent layers of acid dye penetrate the silk, creating a depth that light cannot merely reflect off, but must travel through. In her “Sugar Glider” and “Flower Hide” series, the physical burden of the dyeing process—the repeated steaming and de-waxing—transmutes into a delicate stillness.
Visit Gallery Seek at Booth F02 to witness the visceral pulse of these silk-bound narratives. The exhibition continues through May 17th.
Molten wax dictates the form, while translucent layers of acid dye penetrate the silk, creating a depth that light cannot merely reflect off, but must travel through. In her “Sugar Glider” and “Flower Hide” series, the physical burden of the dyeing process—the repeated steaming and de-waxing—transmutes into a delicate stillness.
Visit Gallery Seek at Booth F02 to witness the visceral pulse of these silk-bound narratives. The exhibition continues through May 17th.