EXHIBITION, NEU NOW 2017
Sep 14 – 17 2017
‘Surface Synergy’ will be showing at NEU NOW 2017 in Amsterdam.
NEU NOW is Amsterdam’s transdisciplinary art festival
devoted to presenting the work of exceptional emerging artists.
Every year, an international jury selects the best
of graduating artists across Europe.
Today, textile designers have gained the ability to look upon
the technique of weaving through the use of digital tools,
thus challenging what a textile can be.
Artist Johanna Samuelsson explores digital jacquard weaving
by presenting a new take on traditional weaving patterns.
The final result is a three-dimensional texture made by
multi-layered bindings and shrinking yarn.
The work is a fascinating study of what
current and future fabrics can be.
EXHIBITION, ARCHITECT@WORK
May 17 & 18 2017
Material samples from the collection Surface Synergy
will be shown at Architect@Work in Toronto, Canada,
at ‘How it’s Made‘, curated by Archello.
Surface Synergy – Stripe, design Johanna Samuelsson
Surface Synergy – Herringbone, design Johanna Samuelsson
EXHIBITION, MATERIAL XPERIENCE
February 6-10 2017
Come see material samples from the work Surface Synergy at Material Xperience,
February 6-10 2017, in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Read more about the textiles at
https://materia.nl/material/surface-synergy-textile/
ASSISTANT GRANT FROM THE SWEDISH ARTS GRANTS COMMITTEE
Oct 17 2016
Johanna has been awarded an assistant grant from The Swedish Arts Grants Committee,
to assist Studio Brieditis & Evans in Stockholm, Sweden and to develop her own projects.
EXHIBITION, SZ+DAY
September 15-25 2016
The work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt), will be a shown at the Shenzhen Design Award for Young Talents exhibition
in the city of Östersund, Sweden during the 2016 Annual Conference of the UCCN Network.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mr Ting Xu, Secretary General, Shenzhen City of Design Promotion Association
and Ms. Alice Bah Kuhnke, Minister for Culture and Democracy, Government of Sweden.
Photos by Jenny Persson
EXHIBITION, MoOD
September 6-8 2016
Samples from the work Surface Synergy are shown at MoOD, September 6-8 2016,
the Trendease curated section of the Innovation Platform.
PUBLICATION, WOVEN SHIBORI
July 27 2016
The work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) is featured in the revised and updated
version of the book Woven Shibori by Catharine Ellis.
JOHN LEWIS LOVES at NEW DESIGNERS
June 29 2016
Surface Synergy – Woven 3D texture merged with pattern was awarded
John Lewis Loves commendation at New Designers with the motivation:
“Interesting exploration of yarn, technique and structure along
with fabric behavior to create intriguing textiles“.
BEST STAND AWARD to The Swedish School of Textiles at NEW DESIGNERS
June 29 2016
Judges Comments:
“A unique, cohesive presentation from a group of very welcoming
approachable graduates. The method of display really compliments the
surrounding features of the venue, showcasing some beautiful work to
best effect.”
AWARD CEREMONY, SZ+DAY 15
June 27 2016
Johanna received one of the New Star Awards at the award ceremony in Paris for her
innovative BA degree work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) in the competition
SHENZHEN DESIGN AWARD for YOUNG TALENTS, in association and cooperation with
UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
EXHIBITION, NEW DESIGNERS
April 29 2016
Johanna will exhibit in London at New Designers 2016 Part 1: 29 June -2 July. She will be
showing her MA graduate work Surface Synergy – Woven 3D texture merged with pattern.
EXHIBITION, JAMTLI MUSEUM
April 29 2016
A part of the work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) is exhibited at the exhibition HÖG TID
at Jamtli Museum, Sweden, 1 May – 18 September 2016.
PRESS, FIERA MAGAZINE ISSUE 03
Dec 8 2015
The work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) is featured in Fiera Magazine Issue 03.
YOSHIKO IWAMOTO WADA
Dec 1 2015
Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada (JAP), Textile Artist, Researcher and Curator, was invited to Sweden
by The Iaspis programme in collaboration with HDK. Johanna had the opportunity to meet
Wada and show her work.
NEW STAR AWARD, SHENZHEN DESIGN AWARD FOR YOUNG TALENTS
Nov 24 2015
The project Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) has been awarded with New Star Award.
NOMINATION, SHENZHEN DESIGN AWARD FOR YOUNG TALENTS
Oct 29 2015
The project Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) has been nominated to
Shenzhen Design Awards for Young Talents, in association and
cooperation with UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
PRESS, COVER-MAGAZINE
Sep 17 2015
Johanna features in Cover-Magazines list ”10 to see at the London Design Festival”.
EXHIBITION, LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Sep 24-27 2015
Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) exhibits during London Design Festival 2015.
DESIGNERSBLOCK and ARTS THREAD are selecting talented new creatives to
show at Designersblock Edition 18, at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf as part
of London Design Festival’s new Bankside Design District.
INTERNSHIP AT BÅVENS SPINNHUS
June 8 2015
Johanna has a summer internship at Båvens Spinnhus, where they produces wool yarn.
In collaboration with textile designer Björn Eriksson she works with project #LoomWool.
SILVER MEDAL AND THE BARBARA SHAPIRO AWARD
Nov 14 2014
Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) has been awarded with a Silver Medal and
the Barbara Shapiro Award at New Beat: International Student Competition
– Textiles and Wearable Art, a part of the 9th International Shibori Symposium.
SPEAKER AT JAMTLI MUSEUM
Okt 12 2014
Johanna is invited to the museum to speak about her bachelor degree work
Reflection of the sun (Solkatt).
SCHOLARSHIP FROM HEMSLÖJDEN
Sep 15 2014
Johanna has been awarded a scholarship from Hemslöjden; Ingeborg Strömbergs fund,
for her master studies in textile design at The Swedish School of Textiles, where she will
continue to develop her bachelor degree work Reflection of the sun (Solkatt).
The scholarship was received at the event Handmade Issues at Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm.
”Johanna har metodiskt utvecklat och fördjupat sig i vävd shibori under sin
utbildning vid Textilhögskolan i Borås. Hon tilldelas 5 000 kr för att kunna
fortsätta utforska och fördjupa sig i ämnet.”
Johanna to the left. Picture Hemslöjden
EXHIBITION, NEW BEAT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION
June 21 2014
The project Reflection of the sun (Solkatt) has been accepted to the competition
New Beat: International Student Competition – Textiles and Wearable Art,
as a part of the 9th International Shibori Symposium.
From the 9ISS website:
New Beat: International Student Competition – Textiles and Wearable Art
features innovative dyeing works by international students who demonstrate
inspired creativity through material manipulation and technique application.
Selected 35 works will exhibit in:
– The Fashion Gallery of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Sep 2014，
– China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, China in October 2014，
– Shunde from Dec 2014 to Jan 2015
SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE SWEDISH FASHION COUNCIL & TEKO
May 28 2014
Johanna has been awarded a scholarship from The Swedish Fashion Council & TEKO,
for the best degree project in textile design at The Swedish School of Textiles,
for her BA project Reflection of the sun (Solkatt).
“Med grund i traditionellt japanskt hantverk, utforskas samspelet mellan mönstrade
ytor och ljus. Här möts avancerade tekniker med kreativ experimentlusta. Resultatet
glänser och skimrar, som en riktig solkatt.”
EXHIBITION AT EXIT 14
May 28 2014
Johanna features in the EXIT 14 exhibition at The Swedish School of Textiles.
with Reflection of the sun (Solkatt): a BA project in textil design.
EXIT 14 is the final exhibition for bachelor and masters students.
SCHOLARSHIP FROM TEKO
May 19 2014
Johanna receives a scholarship for material from TEKO scholarship funds.
EXHIBITION AT FORSA VÄVDAGAR
May 15-17 2014
Johanna exhibits a woven wool blanket in ikat technique,
together with the Scandinavian weaving magazine Vävmagasinet.
