This installation’s fabric art adds to its aesthetic charm and pays homage to Tsuen Wan’s historical significance as a textile hub.

Masaru Suzuki’s Closely Knitted, installed at the Tai Ho Road Footbridge in Tsuen Wan, perfectly complements the neighbourhood’s reputation as the "City of Footbridges.” This captivating installation transforms a routine pedestrian experience into a vibrant, immersive journey. Unified with Suzuki’s textile design talents, this installation’s fabric art adds to its aesthetic charm and pays homage to Tsuen Wan’s historical significance as a textile hub.

Suzuki’s meticulous attention to detail and aesthetic vision are evident in his well-thought-out patterns in the artwork. His pattern design artistically captures the uniqueness of Tsuen Wan, seamlessly weaving together motifs inspired by Tsuen Wan’s natural beauty including butterflies, monkeys and majestic peaks, as well as local features such as the charming coastline, towering buildings and intricate footbridge network. The end result is a visual masterpiece that pleases the eye while creating an exquisite tapestry of Tsuen Wan’s essence.

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Masaru Suzuki
Textile Designer

Masaru Suzuki is a highly acclaimed textile designer from Japan who is celebrated for his dynamic pattern designs often inspired by nature, plants and animals. He also extends his creativity to packaging and public and architectural spaces, showcasing his versatility as a designer. Furthermore, he has created his textile label and serves as a professor at the Department of Design at Tokyo Zokei University.