TEXTILE TALK: Yoko Sekita’s One-Of-A-Kind Quilt World, presented by SAQA

Travel to Yoko Sekita's rich interior world. Interviewed by Naomi Ichikawa, Sekita showcases complex imagined and autobiographical scenes. Images from Japanese culture, Sekita's travels, and children's literature are hidden in the details of her work. The interview is a treasure hunt through these stories, told from the perspective of a former manga artist.
This video aired previously as part of SAQA's 2023 Art in Place conference.
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[@lagringa7518]

Wow!!! So much complex work.... lovely, mostly surprisingly not typically minimalist Japanese. Quite fascinating is her rich fantasy life, she's like a little fairy person with her head full of fairy stories... such fun!

[@hkreca622]

Amazing works of Art. Love the one that included Little Red Riding Hood holding the wolf, Harry Potter, Charley Chaplin, Sherlock, and Watson. Such detailed work, yet fun and humorous.

[@inchxinchlifesasynch]

What a beautiful and humble lady.

[@theresaperry7893]

Such wonderful imagery and beautifully hand stitched pieces! This video really inspired me and sparked my own imagination for future quilts! I could just sit and look at them for hours.

[@emilywong6923]

The quilts remind be of puzzles.