Sarah Rosalena's Monumental Textile to Feature in LACMA's New Galleries
Artist Sarah Rosalena discussed her large-scale textile piece 'Threading the Infinite: Omnidirectional Terrain' (2025), which will be displayed in the upcoming David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The artwork, measuring 27 feet, explores themes of land, cosmos, and technology through intricate weaving techniques. Rosalena combines traditional handweaving with digital methods, using over 12,000 warp threads and multiple yarn types to create a boundaryless representation of terrain. The work comments on climate change, colonialism, and extractive technologies, aiming to disrupt conventional perceptions of space and borders. It will be installed in a ground-level area with elevated positioning, encouraging viewers to contemplate planetary futures.
Key facts
- Sarah Rosalena created 'Threading the Infinite: Omnidirectional Terrain' in 2025.
- The textile will be housed in LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, opening to the public in 2026.
- The piece measures 27 feet and uses over 12,000 warp threads with 12 yarn colors.
- Rosalena integrates handweaving and digital Jacquard loom techniques, developed over six years.
- The artwork addresses themes of land, cosmos, climate change, and technology's role in perception.
Entities
Artists
- Sarah Rosalena
Institutions
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
- David Geffen Galleries
- LACMA Art + Tech Lab
Locations
- Los Angeles