From Domestic to Public: The Creative Practices and Cross-Cultural Dialogue of Female Artists in Contemporary Chinese Fiber Art

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10.2991/978-2-38476-462-4_101How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Fiber art; female artists; material innovation; cross-cultural communication; contemporary art

Abstract

Fiber art, grounded in weaving, sewing, and knotting, turns household craft into public statement. Rooted in domestic labor, it carries questions of gender, identity, and memory. This study explores contemporary Chinese fiber art to analyze how Chinese female artists employ traditional domestic techniques. It concentrates on three Chinese contemporary artists whose practices exemplify formal and material innovation while actively facilitating cultural exchange: Lin Fanglu, Yin Xiuzhen, and Wu Fan. The research finds that all three artists challenge the traditional boundaries of textile craftsmanship, using diverse material experimentation and interactive spatial arrangements to bring powerful social critique and cultural symbolism into fiber art. This study examines how artists respond to contemporary social challenges by expanding the materials and modes of expression in fiber art, therefore fostering cultural exchange across diverse communities. To sum up, these works illustrate that fiber art, in the contemporary context, serves as both a platform for merging private memories with public narratives and a critical space for female artists to challenge patriarchal structures and claim their voice. By situating these cases within current scholarship, the paper argues that contemporary Chinese fiber art not only advances feminist and anthropological research but also signals rising market potential for textile‑based practices, underscores the genre’s adaptability, sustainability, and resonance with diverse audiences and collectors across cultural boundaries.

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AU  - Huijia Yang
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/09/12
TI  - From Domestic to Public: The Creative Practices and Cross-Cultural Dialogue of Female Artists in Contemporary Chinese Fiber Art
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 9th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 886
EP  - 897
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-462-4_101
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