There’s a particular kind of blue that seems to slow the whole world down for a moment.
Deep, rich, meditative. This winter, that color is taking over the galleries at the McConnell Arts Center as Worthington welcomes Divine Blue, a new exhibition from internationally recognized textile artist Suki Kwon.
Kwon’s work centers on indigo, a dye once known as “the color of heaven.”
Inside the exhibition, you’ll find hand-dyed shibori textiles suspended in soft, shifting waves, along with pieces created in collaboration with women and children in India. Light, movement, and color work together to create a space that feels calm, reflective, and unexpectedly emotional.
The MAC will host a free opening reception on January 15 from 6 to 8 p.m., complete with live guitar music from Dan Erdman. It’s the first chance to experience the exhibition, which remains on view through March 19.
Later in the month, Kwon returns for a pay-what-you-can Indigo Lecture on January 29 at 7 p.m. She’ll explore the global history of indigo, its symbolism, and its role in culture and craft, as well as stories from her collaborative projects abroad.
Kwon herself brings a world of experience to Worthington.
Born in Korea, based in Dayton, and educated across the U.S., U.K., China, and Japan, she’s a professor of design at the University of Dayton and the recipient of multiple arts and research awards. Her work has been shown around the world, and now, this serene, immersive exhibition is landing here in Central Ohio.
The MAC gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For a winter outing that feels both peaceful and eye-opening, Divine Blue deserves a spot on your calendar. Want to learn more? Head over to mcconnellarts.org.
