Robin Kang is an artist and energy worker who explores the intersections of ancient cultural wisdom, ecological awareness, and technological innovation through woven artworks. Inspired by studies of indigenous textile techniques and medicinal plant technologies during her travels to the Amazon rainforest, Kang merges the traditional craft of weaving with contemporary computational processes. This synthesis envisions a harmonious coexistence between technological advancement and organic systems, highlighting the interconnectedness of human ingenuity and natural intelligence.

Working with a digitally operated Jacquard loom—a contemporary evolution of the first binary-operated machine and a foundational precursor to early computers—she creates hand-woven tapestries that blend historical craft with modern digital aesthetics. The works incorporate visual references to computer circuitry, digital glitches, and organic shapes inspired by plant forms. This interplay between organic and digital elements reflects a broader exploration of dualities—past and future, nature and technology, mysticism and computation.

Robin has practiced the art of weaving for over a decade, teaching courses in fiber arts, fabric dyeing, and digital weaving. Kang holds a MFA from SAIC and is a recipient of the 2017 NYFA Fellowship in Craft/Sculpture. Robin has studied ancient textile techniques with Mayan, Quechua, and Scandinavian weavers and has been initiated into the Amazonian Shipibo tradition, to learn the mystical textile techniques of the lineage. Robin highly values the sacred histories of textile arts, seeking to align her creative and spiritual practices.