Anke Loh: RenaisSENSES: Artist Talk
@ International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
Opening Saturday, April 19th, from 3PM - 4:30PM
Anke Loh will give a 30 minute talk on her work with electronic textiles, focusing on her 2024 artist residency at the International Museum of Surgical Science. The talk will be followed by a guided artist walkthrough of the exhibition spaces, spending about 10 minutes in each room.
About the exhibit:
“By engaging visitors directly in the Museum environment, Loh’s interactive installations emphasize the importance of human touch and shared sensory encounters. These pillows—carefully embroidered with circuits that activate sound palettes—create a transformative space within the gallery, encouraging participants to reflect on their bodies, their relationships with others, and the surrounding environment. With a focus on ethically sourced materials and responsible production, Loh’s work champions sustainable practice in fashion and art.
In presenting her new body of work, Loh underscores her belief in clothing and textiles as a “second skin” capable of both practical function and profound communication. Visitors are invited not only to learn about her ongoing journey bridging art, science, and technology but also to immerse themselves in the tactile, sonic, and visual dimensions of her textile art. As Loh’s residency culminates in this interactive exhibition, it becomes an experiential testament to her mission of nurturing community connections, addressing pain, and cultivating holistic well-being through design.”
About the Artist:
Anke Loh embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week, The Centre Pompidou in Paris, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light, have attracted international media coverage and recognition, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères, France.
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