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AI KIJIMA: THE ART OF TEXTILE COLLAGE BETWEEN CULTURES AND NARRATIVES
| by Maria Rosaria Roseo | Ai Kijima, a Japanese artist from Tokyo, has transformed her passion for textiles into unique and captivating works of art. Trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kijima currently lives and works between Istanbul and Brooklyn, where she continues to explore and merge her multicultural experiences into textile collages that tell stories of cultures and identities. A Passion for Fabric and Visual Storytelling Ai Kijima’s works are the result of a creative process involving a wide range of heterogeneous materials, from vintage kimonos to children’s bed linens, second-hand clothes, and traditional fabrics. Her work is a collage of stories and meanings,…
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FARIBA BOROUFAR
| by Barbara Pavan | Fariba Boroufar, an artist whose works bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, uses the ancient art of weaving to explore and reinterpret the rich cultural and architectural history of Iran. Her artistic journey reflects a deep engagement with both the tangible and intangible aspects of her heritage, imbuing her textile works with a profound sense of cultural memory while addressing contemporary issues such as architectural degradation and the loss of identity. For Boroufar, being an artist means more than just the creation of objects; it is about offering new perspectives on reality. “Innovation means a new look into reality,” she explains. “The artist acts…
