Duyi Han Textile Exhibition 2026 in Shanghai
Artist Duyi Han unveils solo exhibition 'it's raining outside, it's raining inside' at VILLA tbh Shanghai, running until Nov 22, 2026.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Artist Duyi Han presents a solo exhibition at VILLA tbh in Shanghai, China.
- Features a 'Listening Garden' made from textile sculptures and sound.
- Exhibition runs from October 24 through November 22, 2026.
- Blends pop lyrics and film dialogues into hand-embroidered textiles.
Designer and artist Duyi Han has transformed a historic domestic interior into an immersive textile experience with a new solo exhibition titled 'it's raining outside, it's raining inside' at VILLA tbh in Shanghai, China. Developed following a multi-week artist residency inside the residence, the site-specific installation configures a unique 'Listening Garden' composed of textile sculptures, hand-embroidered objects, and acoustic elements.
Drawing atmospheric and visual inspiration from rainfall, cinema, fashion, and pop music, the project investigates how soft furnishings and narrative materiality alter spatial perception within a historic home. At the core of the installation, a custom-printed floor carpet featuring concentric rain-ripple motifs grounds a cluster of pleated, translucent organza sculptures.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The domestic rooms feature distinct contextual interventions, including a sheer tailored garment suspended inside a timber vitrine, embroidered sneakers arranged as static sculptural accents, resin water droplets hanging above the kitchen sink, and backlit textiles softening the bathroom surfaces. Graphic fragments of song lyrics and film dialogues are hand-embroidered directly across the woven fabrics to link sound, light, and interior form.
Utilizing a residential building like VILLA tbh as a site-specific canvas highlights a growing contemporary trend where artists merge exhibitions with architectural history rather than conventional white-cube galleries. By incorporating tactile textiles and acoustic elements, the installation engages multiple senses, allowing visitors to experience the historic domestic space through an emotional and narrative lens.
Key highlights of the exhibition include organza shoes and socks embroidered with Blood Orange lyrics, sculptures featuring phrases from Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish songs, and transparent garments named after lines by Guitarricadelafuente, seamlessly blending contemporary pop culture references with soft spatial design.
Source: designboom
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