Tappestries Exhibition by Kustaa Saksi

Kustaa Saksi

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Kustaa Saksi (b. 1975, Kouvola, Finland) is a visual artist and textile designer whose richly woven works explore the borderlands between dreams, nature, and perception. Based in the Netherlands, he is celebrated for his innovative use of the Jacquard weaving technique, combining traditional craftsmanship with experimental materials such as metallic threads, rubber, and phosphorescent yarns. His acclaimed series Hypnopompic and First Symptoms translate the surreal visuals of dreams and migraine auras into complex, kaleidoscopic forms that blur art, science, and mythology.

Over the past decade, Kustaa has developed much of his work at the TextielLab in Tilburg and exhibited internationally, including Borderlands at Vandalorum (Sweden, 2024–25) and In the Borderlands at the Design Museum Helsinki (2023). Recent collaborations include Golden Threads with Oribe and the Iku-Turso Cabinet with Nikari, reflecting his ongoing dialogue between fine art, design, and the tactile poetry of woven form.

Selected Work

Hermes
Art gallery displaying two large, colorful tapestries on white walls. The left tapestry features abstract floral and geometric patterns, while the right one showcases a large spider motif in red and gray tones.
Detail of a colorful woven tapestry with fringed edges, featuring intricate floral patterns and various shades of green, red, and white on a dark background.
Room with multiple colorful tapestries hanging from the ceiling, featuring vibrant, abstract designs in a spacious industrial setting.
Wooden cabinet with intricate, colorful abstract patterns on its surfaces, standing on high legs against a plain white background.
Two side-by-side modern chairs with patterned fabric, one in black and gray, the other in green and tan, against a white corner wall.
Abstract woven tapestry with geometric and organic shapes in green, pink, and black
Colorful woven textile with symmetrical abstract design featuring shapes in purple, orange, blue, and black, framed by a patterned border.
Large abstract mural with blue, green, and black colors on a wall under brown window frames
Blurred person walking in front of colorful abstract mural with geometric patterns.
Colorful abstract tapestry featuring swirling patterns and shapes
Art gallery featuring a large tapestry with a spider design, surrounded by other artworks displayed on walls and a mannequin.
Living room with a white brick fireplace, colorful tapestry above, lit fire, modern ceiling fan, and contemporary furniture including a sofa, armchair, and round coffee table.
New York Times
Person holding a large, colorful woven textile with abstract patterns, featuring blue and green shapes, in an indoor setting.
Nike Air Jordan
Colorful basketball shoes with floral pattern, black laces, and purple soles against a pink background.
Hands touching a colorful, textured fabric with blue, green, and orange yarn.
Colorful abstract art depicting patterned monkeys in a stylized tree.
Abstract green and black patterned artwork with geometric shapes and fluid lines
Rufus Wainwright
Limited edition print certificate for "Rendezvous" by Kustaa Saksi, created for the V&A. Text details the edition size, printing technique, and collaboration specifics. Signature and V&A logo included.
Hermes
Random House
Marimekko
Marimekko
Marimekko
Daisy Johnson
Abstract digital art with vibrant, colorful shapes resembling flowers or feathers on a dark background.
Abstract tapestry with bold blue, black, and brown patterns, featuring intricate striped lines and radial designs, accented with white arcs.