Knitting Echoes is an interactive installation that explores the future of fashion and fabric through the integration of technology. The work features twelve movable robotic arms equipped with sensors that detect changes in light, temperature, movement, and sound from the surrounding environment. These arms adjust their speed and tension, dynamically pulling on knitted fabric to reflect the environmental changes. The fabric, made from recycled yarn through traditional weaving techniques, represents the interplay between material and the external world. The "echoes" refer not only to the response to sound but also to a deeper homage to cultural and historical craftsmanship, reinterpreted in a technological context.
Measuring 40 cm x 40 cm and weighing 8 kg, Knitting Echoes is designed for continuous operation. It can be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on a base, providing flexible installation options. The use of recycled materials such as repurposed wood and old knitwear reinforces the environmental narrative, highlighting sustainability in contemporary art.
The core aesthetic of the installation revolves around the concepts of "weaving" and "tension." The robotic arms pull on the fabric to create varying textures, symbolizing the tension between tradition and modernity. Sensors capture real-time data, and the movement of the arms mirrors the activity and energy of the surrounding space. This interaction fosters a connection between the artwork, the environment, and the audience, illustrating a dialogue between the organic and the mechanical. Through its innovative use of materials and technology, Knitting Echoes challenges the boundaries of fashion, textile, and art in a world increasingly shaped by digital and environmental concerns.
The dynamic effect display video of the installation has been presented below.
