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After weaving a linen sample, Sekimachi realized she could produce three-dimensional forms using a nylon monofilament material (now commonly known as fishing line) that DuPont introduced in 1959. #KaySekimachi #AAPIHM This tweet was posted on May 01, 2024.

A very special thank you to Forrest L. Merrill for making this exhibition possible. See "Kay Sekimachi: Weaving Traditions" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 https://t.co/y7scUBG0d4 #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #Weaving #5WomenArtists #WomensHistoryMonth This tweet was posted on March 11, 2024.

After weaving a linen sample, Sekimachi realized she could produce 3D forms using a nylon monofilament material (now commonly known as fishing line) that DuPont introduced in 1959. #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #Weaving #5WomenArtists #WomensHistoryMonth This tweet was posted on March 11, 2024.

Fiber artist Kay Sekimachi’s series of monofilament sculptures began in 1963 as an experiment to weave a wall hanging in multiple, translucent layers. https://t.co/y7scUBG0d4 #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #Weaving #5WomenArtists #WomensHistoryMonth This tweet was posted on March 11, 2024.

A very special thank you to Forrest L. Merrill for making this exhibition possible. See "Kay Sekimachi: Weaving Traditions" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. https://t.co/DFAn9I1PQB #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #weaving This tweet was posted on February 06, 2024.

Sekimachi was a prolific maker of paper bowls and other forms in the 1980s–90s; however, she continued weaving, fascinated by the challenges of the loom and drawing inspiration from her Japanese heritage. #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi This tweet was posted on February 06, 2024.

During the 1970s, Sekimachi created innovative, off-loom sculptures before starting a series of intricate, loom-woven books and boxes. #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #weaving This tweet was posted on February 06, 2024.

Fiber artist Kay Sekimachi (b. 1926) experimented with textiles as an artform after attending a lecture in 1951 by master weaver Trude Guermonprez (1910–76). In 1963, she began weaving multilayered monofilament sculptures that elevated her status as an artist. #KaySekimachi This tweet was posted on February 06, 2024.

A very special thank you to Forrest L. Merrill for making this exhibition possible. See "Kay Sekimachi: Weaving Traditions" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. https://t.co/DFAn9I1PQB #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #weaving This tweet was posted on January 09, 2024.

A very special thank you to Forrest L. Merrill for making this exhibition possible. See "Kay Sekimachi: Weaving Traditions" on display, post-security, in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. https://t.co/DFAn9I1PQB #KaySekimachiWeaving #KaySekimachi #weaving This tweet was posted on November 15, 2023.

Over the weekend, pioneering Bay Area fiber artist Kay Sekimachi celebrated her 93th birthday! Our exhibition celebrating Sekimachi’s work, “Kay Sekimachi: Weaving Traditions,” will be on display next month in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. https://t.co/FvlRWffvag #KaySekimachi This tweet was posted on October 02, 2023.

#KaySekimachi (b. 1926) transforms thread, paper, and organic materials into delightfully expressive textiles, vessels, and sculpture. These two #Washi Vessels from 1987 are made from Japanese paper, stitched and folded. #CaliforniaCrafts This tweet was posted on July 01, 2019.