Okamoto

2022Dye

Description

Shibori Dye is an ancient Japanese dying technique utilizing different pieces of wood and indigo to dye. Here, I explored and connected back to my Asian roots creating four different designs and folding techniques. Often, tie-dye is commercialized and seen as a trend, and rarely are the Japanese credited for creating such trends and cultural artifacts. It is the classic tale of the Asian experience being discredited. For reference, I discovered this technique through an Asian social media influencer Ameya Okamoto

Physical Dimensions

105" × 95"