"The faceless figure's cropped bob and black boots are the only commonality, as always-symmetrical wide-leg trousers or dresses vary widely. Through color, scale, and repetition, Saputra's hand-stitched characters also coordinate and complement one another. Some, like the Arak Arakan Sepi series-meaning "quiet procession" in Indonesian-are more abstract and bulbous, while others, like "ARTSUBS," depict more realistic outfits. Saputra draws on a background in graphic design and illustration, which she applies to her fiber compositions."
"Flowers, stars, leaves, eyes, and countless patterns transform into billowing garments in Irene Saputra's vibrant embroideries. The South Jakarta-based artist, who also goes by Nengiren, repeats the playful motif of nona kecil, which means "little woman" in Indonesian. Saputra's fashion-forward character might be described as a clotheshorse who dons numerous bold outfits, some of which seem to have personalities of their own. Saputra has often referred to these styles as OOTD's, or outfits of the day, borrowing from a hashtag historically used by fashion influencers on social media."
Irene Saputra stitches vibrant embroideries that turn flowers, stars, leaves, eyes, and patterns into billowing garments. The repeated motif of nona kecil (meaning "little woman" in Indonesian) appears as a faceless figure with a cropped bob and black boots. Saputra labels many pieces as OOTD's (outfits of the day), presenting numerous bold ensembles that sometimes suggest distinct personalities. Hand-stitched figures coordinate through color, scale, and repetition. The Arak Arakan Sepi series ("quiet procession") offers abstract, bulbous forms, while ARTSUBS depicts more realistic clothing. Saputra applies a background in graphic design and illustration to fiber compositions and channels optimism and motherhood through fashion.
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