Asia Society of Texas partnered with us to bring to life 80 woodblock prints and printed books that span over 250 years, each telling tales of mystical creatures called Yōkai that have been part of Japanese myth and folklore for centuries.

We curated and designed the exhibit space with teal accent walls, lightweight scroll-like forms and subtle animations projected on large mesh drapery in each room that evoked and immersed visitors into the ghostly apparitions of the Yōkai. The ambient low lighting and spotlights give each print its own moment in time. Some scenes also came to life using wood paneling as an invitation for visitors to interact and be a part of the Yōkai’s tales.