Hvítá is a large-scale textile artwork inspired by the river of the same name, which flows alongside Laugarás in southern Iceland. Rather than a literal depiction, the piece offers an abstract impression, an evocation of the river’s quiet presence, rhythm, and flow.

Made using the traditional Katazome technique on ramie sourced from Aoni Textiles in Uji, Kyoto, the work is dyed entirely with natural pigments. Most of the dyes are foraged from the surrounding Icelandic countryside, including Blágresi and Maríustakkur, while Japanese indigo provides a vivid contrast—conjuring water, depth, and movement. The piece blends Japanese and Icelandic techniques and aesthetics, reflecting an ongoing dialogue between two places—two ways of being in and with nature.