A continuation of my ongoing exploration of “textiles without front or back,” this work challenges the inherent directional constraints of conventional flat fabrics. By embracing what is usually considered a flaw—fading or misprint—as a positive expression, I apply printing from the reverse side as well, allowing blurred and solid areas to coexist.

This piece questions the very notion of color and pattern. In a modern era shaped by minimalism, it reexamines: What is ornament? What is richness? By dividing a plain surface into front and back, a pattern emerges simply from that separation. Further combining these generated forms, the work experiments with creating highly decorative expressions through what was once considered “plain.”

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO Main Exhibition
The main exhibition program of DESIGNTIDE TOKYO.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of works from an open call juried by the event’s directors, invited creators recommended by each director, and selected participants from the student exhibition Class 2025.