Hills

Hills was a spatial installation that incorporated the traditional Japanese bamboo weaving technique of ‘Kagome’ into a surreal scene of urban landscape. The hexagonal weaving technique, known as ‘Rokuro Kagome’ in Japan, has a rich history in many cultures.

It interlaces strips of natural materials to form a strong and visually striking hexagonal pattern. The design of the installation mimics the organic geometry of rocks and hills in natural landscape defined by Kagome weaves.

Via digital design, the installation achieves a level of complexity, scale, and precision beyond traditional weaving craft alone. The resulting structure is a captivating surreal landscape scene interplay between traditional craftsmanship and futuristic structure, creating a sense of harmonious balance between the natural and the digital.

Hills was created as part of the Botanica: Contemporary Art Outside exhibition, held at City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane. With a focus on sustainability, the 2023 event saw artists respond to the theme ‘Tread Softly,’ which considered a millennium of human influence by reflecting on our natural environments.

Botanica 2023 was presented by Brisbane City Council and produced by Museum of Brisbane. Special thanks for the support of UQ Innovate and Collaborative Workshop (CoLab).