A posthumous exhibition at Off-Site Art Space in Lawrence, Kansas, celebrates the feminist textile art of Becky Johnson, who died in September 2025 at age 47 from bladder cancer. The show features her weavings and feltwork, including a floor loom programmed by Johnson where visitors can contribute to a communal weaving using scraps from her studio. Co-curated by Merry Sun, the exhibition spans two rooms and includes experimental pieces with materials like felt tucked into pockets, showcasing Johnson's prolific output from a brief year-and-a-half period in grad school.
This exhibition matters because it honors the legacy of a rising artist whose practice was cut short, highlighting the importance of feminist textile art and community engagement. Johnson’s work, described as having a balance between fragility and strength, reflects her broad practice in weaving, felting, and natural dyeing, while the interactive loom invites viewers to participate in her creative process. The show also underscores the role of local art spaces and university programs in nurturing emerging talent, as Johnson was an MFA student at the University of Kansas.