Xuanlin He
About
Xuanlin He is a distinguished textile artist who passionately explores color and dedicates her work to sustainable fabric development. She actively integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainable practices, revealing the potential of age-old techniques in contemporary applications. Xuanlin’s creations emphasize aesthetic beauty while highlighting the intricate relationships between humans, nature, and history.
She meticulously works with natural dyes and eco-friendly materials, striving to create harmony between traditional methods and sustainable innovation. Xuanlin’s art encourages a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world, urging us to reflect on the environmental impact of our choices and the stories woven into the fabrics we use daily. Through her vibrant and meaningful works, Xuanlin He invites us to explore and cherish the connections between people, nature, and history.
「Back to the Future」 tells a story about materials, combining ancient techniques with a sustainable journey. It aims to infuse linen fabric with the natural hues of tea, exploring elm bark gel as a mordant, while also offering a way to repurpose tea leaves, typically considered food waste. This initiative led to exploring natural mordants and finding suitable dyeing materials and yarns to help natural dyes achieve a sustainable future.
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