About the Collection

Title: Death to Violence.

Format: Couture works / Textile art / Embroidery

This collection is developed under the theme

“R.I.P. — A Rite of Passage for the Former Self.”

While events may unfold in chains, whether our emotional responses continue to repeat is a choice we can make.

No memory will ever return in exactly the same form tomorrow.

This body of work envisions a farewell to the past—an act of letting go in order to trust who we are today and the environment we now stand in.

Drawing from Edo-period ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese tattoo culture, embroidery is reinterpreted not as decoration, but as a ritualistic technique associated with prayer, memory, and community formation.

The word “Love,” embedded throughout the works, extends beyond romantic meaning to encompass Respect, Peace, and Family.

Craftsmanship and Material Lineage

The exhibited works consist of limited couture pieces and highly singular textile works, created through direct collaboration with artisans across Japan.

Selected pieces incorporate textiles combining traditional Japanese washi paper and velvet—materials also included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

About the Artist

Ao Miyasaka (born 2000, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan) is a contemporary artist working across textiles, embroidery, couture, and art.

By personally visiting production regions and engaging in dialogue with artisans, she integrates material histories and regional cultural narratives into her work.

Her works have been presented in Japan, New York, and across Asia.

In 2024, she presented a collaborative work with artisans of Kurume Kasuri during New York Textile Month.

Visiting & Press Inquiries

Media, buyers, collectors, and professionals interested in coverage, acquisition, or collaboration are warmly invited to attend.

For appointments, interviews, or materials, please contact:

Website: https://aomiyasaka.com

Instagram: @ao_miyasaka

Email: info@aomiyasaka.jp

High-resolution images and press materials are available upon request.