Online / Exhibition / Knitting
Developed from the City Hide-and-Seek series, this collection draws on cultural details observed in Quanzhou—from rooftop brick patterns to fisherwomen’s accessories—translated into ceramic motifs. The artist created and fired ceramic elements to reinterpret these patterns, then used monofilament yarn and fine-gauge knitting techniques such as pocket and inlay to embed the ceramics within the fabric. This creates a delicate overlay that maintains the visibility of the ceramic designs while introducing the fluidity of textiles.
The resulting double-layer structure supports the ceramics both visually and structurally, forming a lightweight surface enriched by colours and patterns that reflect Quanzhou’s maritime culture. The making process, which embraced natural shrinkage and occasional breakage during firing, became integral to the collection’s narrative, highlighting how innovation can arise from respecting material behaviour and merging traditional crafts with contemporary design.
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Jing Li is a textile designer graduated from Central Saint Martins BA textile. She is deeply influenced by her cultural roots, she blends traditional crafts with a modern design through storytelling and techniques. She also focuses on the dynamic interaction between materials and techniques. For Jing, textile is a thread that connects cultural heritage and personal memories. Throughout her creative process, unexpected memories and experience lead her to learn to embrace a wabi-sabi sensibility which brings unique character and warmth to her works.