KNITTED LIGHT

Light and textiles can combine to create magical stories. The Knitted Light project, in collaboration with the Textile Museum in Tilburg, explores the sophisticated beauty of knitting different textile materials. Monofilament thread is selected for its unique response to flexible elastic yarns, creating new forms through contraction and expansion. The resulting 3D shapes and interplay of light are inspired by the enchanting atmosphere of glowing coral reefs in the sea. The textile's material is enhanced by the various sources of light it can be exposed to. In daylight, it appears as a sculpture with natural colors, patterns, and textures. When exposed to artificial light, the textile transforms, creating new beauty and dimensions. Even in darkness, it glows, emulating the radiance of coral reefs. This is where we observe the intricate patterns and shapes with greater nuance. Furthermore, as coral reefs are losing their colors and struggling to glow due to rising seawater temperatures, Knitted Light hopes to not only show the phenomenal beauty of light through textile objects, but also enlighten a deeper appreciation for the natural world’s exquisite beauty.

Sangmin Oh established his own design &art studio in 2021, based in the Netherlands and Korea. He is influenced by sculptural crafts, textile techniques, color of explored materials, and architectural elements. He focuses on observing trivial and small empty spaces, aside from spaces that are displayed amongst people's daily hectic movements.

“I want to fill up those brief, empty spaces. They can be filled up with emotional or visual stories and even with new realizations.”