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Johan Ku’s “Emotional Sculpture” Takes Chunky Knits To An Extreme

by Johan Ku

by Abigail Doan

Johan Ku has a background in graphic design and textile studies, so it only makes sense that his expressive style encompasses three-dimensional knitting and free-form silhouettes. When it comes to exploring the upper limits of gauge, his methods know no limits. Ku sculpts his organic-baroque garments from raw wool tops and giant needles (à la Christien Meindertsma)—or simply his own fingers.

Ku sculpts his organic-baroque garments from raw wool tops and giant needles—or simply his own fingers.

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