Interwoven By Agathe Bouton - Opening Reception

Interwoven explores the deep histories and shared traditions of textiles in Southeast Asia and Africa. Through her new series Les Bleus à l'Âme (Blues of the Soul), Bouton creates a textile-driven conversation, weaving together personal experience, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. Inspired by her time in Myanmar, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, she reflects on the significance of indigo, a color that transcends borders, linking diverse weaving traditions and everyday rituals. By cutting and weaving her monoprints into modular compositions, Bouton blends contemporary techniques with echoes of traditional craftsmanship. Gold and silver leaf shimmer across her works, evoking the gilded pagodas of Southeast Asia and the precious metals of African artistry. Her work is both a tribute to the women who preserve these centuries-old techniques and a call to appreciate the beauty of cultural diversity, resilience, and artistic heritage. Opening Reception: Friday, May 9, 6-8 p.m. Music Performance with Youba Cissokho: Sunday, May 18, 5-7 p.m Closing Reception + Artist Talk : Saturday, May 31, 6-8 p.m. More events TBD, check our website. chimaeragallery.com 3502 Scotts Lane #2113 Philadelphia Pa 19129 [hidden] More Info below.