Fibre art is not just about craft, recently many more artists working with fabrics are being showcased prominently in the art world.
Do Ho Suh
Do Ho Suh is a contemporary artist from Seoul who is widely known for his intricate work with fabric and translucent materials. After studying in Korea, he continued his education and career in places like the United States and the United Kingdom, which deeply influenced his exploration of identity, memory, and space. Suh often uses lightweight fabrics such as polyester and silk to recreate architectural spaces—like homes, hallways, and staircases—sewing them together with delicate precision. This choice of material reflects his interest in portability and the idea of “home” as something that can be carried across cultures and geographies. His work is closely connected to fibre art, a form of art that uses textiles and fibres as its primary medium, but Suh pushes it beyond traditional craft into large-scale, immersive installations. His style blends sculpture, architecture, and textile art, creating ghost-like structures that invite viewers to reflect on personal and collective experiences of place, belonging, and movement.
