Mitsuko Asakura and Ligia Dias

May 28th - Jun 25, 2022

Mitsuko Asakura Listening to the Thread

Onna House’s inaugural exhibition will highlight the spectacular work by Mitsuko Asakura, alongside the permanent collection. As an artisan in the textile arts of Japan, Asakura moved beyond the craft of dyeing to the art of tapestry weaving. She articulated her artistic vision in her book, Listening to the Thread (1994). She says of her work: “The structure of weaving is comparable to that of pointillism in painting. Colors never really mix together in textile, they keep their distinct colors and fresh transparency under light.”

Ligia Dias Ligia Dias, around MININITY

In addition to showcasing Asakura’s work, Onna House’s studio space will feature Ligia Dias’ paper dress collection, jewelry and mirrors. Dias’ Paper Dress series explores the poster dresses of the 1960’s, first made for commercial purposes and ultimately transformed to serve as political propaganda. Using craft and DIY techniques, Dias questions the notion of creation by exploring new ways of making jewelry and objects.