Juliane Shibata
Repeating patterns are central to both my functional and sculptural work. I think about patterns in two ways: as ornamental, operating cross-culturally and throughout history, adding decorative beauty to our surroundings; and as time-based – seasons, daily routines, and evanescent moments which are experienced more than seen. Both are part of our everyday landscape.
I am drawn to the accessibility and ubiquity of textile motifs. As an artist of mixed heritage, it’s meaningful to me to work with a range of historical patterns from both Eastern and Western cultures. I explore how ornamental patterns are used, adapted, and evolve over time, and how viewers’ own perceptions and backgrounds influence how they see and interpret the motifs.
