RenaisSENSES: Artist Talk with Anke Loh

April 25th, 2025

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Free, RSVP Required

Artist Anke Loh will join us for a walk-through demonstration of her exhibit RenaisSENSES, which will be followed by time for Q&A

About the exhibit:

“By engaging visitors directly in the Museum environment, Loh’s interactive installations emphasize the importance of human touch and shared sensory encounters. These pillows—carefully embroidered with circuits that activate sound palettes—create a transformative space within the gallery, encouraging participants to reflect on their bodies, their relationships with others, and the surrounding environment. With a focus on ethically sourced materials and responsible production, Loh’s work champions sustainable practice in fashion and art.

In presenting her new body of work, Loh underscores her belief in clothing and textiles as a “second skin” capable of both practical function and profound communication. Visitors are invited not only to learn about her ongoing journey bridging art, science, and technology but also to immerse themselves in the tactile, sonic, and visual dimensions of her textile art. As Loh’s residency culminates in this interactive exhibition, it becomes an experiential testament to her mission of nurturing community connections, addressing pain, and cultivating holistic well-being through design.”

About the Artist:

Anke Loh embraces technology as another way of communicating with the body and its environment. With a background in fashion design, she focuses on textile development and wearable technology, aligning with society and craft. Her collections have been featured in international runway shows and exhibitions including New York Fashion Week, The Centre Pompidou in Paris, Japan’s Osaka Collection Show, and the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago. Her artistic projects, including INTERKNIT and Dressing Light, have attracted international media coverage and recognition, including being honored as a Laureate at the Festival International des Arts et de la Môde in Hyères, France.

This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal assistance listing number, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125,000.00, representing 83% of total project funding.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

The International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

Join us for a presentation and demonstration by Anke Loh about her installation at IMSS, RenaisSENSES .

About the presentation:

“By engaging visitors directly in the Museum environment, Loh’s interactive installations emphasize the importance of human touch and shared sensory encounters. These pillows—carefully embroidered with circuits that activate sound palettes—create a transformative space within the gallery, encouraging participants to reflect on their bodies, their relationships with others, and the surrounding environment. With a focus on ethically sourced materials and responsible production, Loh’s work champions sustainable practice in fashion and art.

In presenting her new body of work, Loh underscores her belief in clothing and textiles as a “second skin” capable of both practical function and profound communication. Visitors are invited not only to learn about her ongoing journey bridging art, science, and technology but also to immerse themselves in the tactile, sonic, and visual dimensions of her textile art. As Loh’s residency culminates in this interactive exhibition, it becomes an experiential testament to her mission of nurturing community connections, addressing pain, and cultivating holistic well-being through design.”