Crystallizing Identity

Discover a new Chamber of Wonder by Chiharu Shiota

Written in the Stars

Crystallizing Identity by Chiharu Shiota invites visitors to explore what it means to be human. The renowned Japanese artist has incorporated crystals into her work for the first time, using the multifaceted material to explore how we can remain unapologetically ourselves while forging deep and honest connections with others. This emotive installation harnesses the radiant beauty of Swarovski Crystals to highlight the threads that bind us.

A Radiant Work of Art

시오타 치하루의 작품이 Kristallwelten에 새로운 감각과 깊이를 불어넣습니다.

Clarity and Connection

The Threads of Time

As complex as it is captivating, the installation was influenced by the traditional Japanese legend of the red thread, which states that those who are destined to meet remain linked throughout their lives by invisible red threads. Chiharu Shiota has brought the legend to life, crafting a network of red woolen threads interwoven with delicate crystal beads to mesmerizing effect.

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Individual Brilliance

Chiharu Shiota’s work unpicks the different layers of identity; our experiences may feel unique but are more universal than we might think. The importance of individuality is still recognized as the exhibit’s woolen threads eventually converge, pooling into a pair of feet, arms, and the hand of the artist, all crafted by Swarovski Manufaktur.

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Ode to the Giant

The beloved Swarovski Kristallwelten Giant inspired Chiharu Shiota to revisit the tension that lies between the fact that we live in separate bodies but share a universe of thought. The Giant, with its head dissolving into the landscape, perfectly encapsulates the way our individual sense of self is shaped by the people we meet.

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Chiharu Shiota

Award-winning performance and installation artist Chiharu Shiota was born in Japan, and now lives and works in Berlin. Her pieces are sparked by personal experiences but expand to explore philosophies on life, death, and connection. Ordinary objects woven into immense thread structures are used to evoke intangible emotions. Shiota’s art has been exhibited around the world and she represented Japan at the 56th Venice Biennale.

Swarovski Kristallwelten

Set in the Austrian Alps, Kristallwelten is a destination dedicated to celebrating Swarovski’s creativity, savoir-faire, and enduring influence across art, design, and pop culture. Its expansive gardens, ever-changing exhibitions, and Chambers of Wonder attract visionary artists who transform crystal into extraordinary designs, immersive spaces, and unforgettable experiences for its 17 million visitors.

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Summer at Kristallwelten

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Crystal Heartbeats

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Swarovski의 세계

헤리티지부터 라이프스타일, 그리고 그 너머에 이르는 다양한 Swarovski의 빛을 재현합니다.

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