TEXTILES
Khan's textile art offers a vibrant, tactile experience that encourages reflection on identity, heritage, and the relationships between people and their environments, highlighting the social and cultural significance of textiles.
Working with the printed, painted and constructed surface
In 2023 Keith partnered with luxury fashion brand Burberry to create a series of bespoke textile artworks to celebrate Leeds' year-long festival of culture.
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Known collectively as ‘The Gift’, the project aimed to celebrate the fabric of community by transforming each motif, designed by Khan, into a special artwork that was gifted to each ward for public display.
Keith Khan presents his collection of saris inspired by the traditional loom at London Fashion Week. In silk and digitally printed they are a contemporary approach to the classic piece of clothing.
Making totem artworks. Each pattern and color reflects the unique symbolism of animals and elements, embodying stories and traditions that celebrate heritage and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
Commonwealth Hanging for The Queen's Jubilee.Commissioned by major Sir Arthur Parker and inaugurated by The Queen.
Embroidered banner made in collaboration with The Royal School of Needlework.Royal emblems alongside rosettes of Commonwealth flags
Flying Costumes Floating Tombs.Commissioned by Arnolfini Bristol, Artangel and LIFT London.
Performance featuring large structures from fabric and still hanging from cranes.
Soucouyan. Commissioned by Canary Wharf and Oval House.
Winner: Female individual of the year, portrayal Joan Francis Fibreglass rods, fabric, sequins, plastazode, steel,beaten aluminium, ripstop nylon.
Keepers of the City. Commissioned by Channel 4
Aniline dyes on stitched muslin panels. Used in multiple performances and films.