Suzumi Noda

Juxtaposition is Suzumi Noda’s first solo exhibition in Sweden. She is a japanese textile artist, a professor at the Kyoto University of Art and Design, as well as the Director of the Kawashima Textile School in Kyoto. While her works pay tribute to traditional japanese textile techniques, her ambition is to create an innovative style which moves away from them.
OCCUPATION?
Artist, Professor at Kyoto University of Art & Design
WHAT DOES FIBER MEAN TO YOU?
Just as letters can be written in ink, words can be spun out with thread. To spread my messages to people, I use thread as if I’m writing phrases. It means a lot to me to knit holes into my works. These holes create structured surfaces that air can pass through. No matter how strong the force may be, the holes receive and respond to the air because of their inherent flexibility. The human mind is the same, in that sense of the importance of being supple and pliable, of being able to bend and float.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FIBER OR TEXTILE TECHNIQUE?
Knitting is my favourite technique. Even though there are just two needles, any kind of shape can be created. Additionally, it’s possible to unravel pre-loved textiles, and then re-knit the threads to make new works.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST VIVID TEXTILE MEMORY?
The first time I learned how to knit. When I was 5 years old, I was taught by my grandma. I still remember being so excited!
FIND OUT MORE
www.suzuminoda.com