Focusing on the creation of intimate and carefully crafted “objects,” Kenji Ide works with materials like wood, iron, wax, paper, and found elements. Preferring the term “objects” instead of traditional sculpture, Ide’s practice invites a quiet, meditative atmosphere, encouraging viewers to enter spaces of subtle reflection and emotional depth. His delicate constructions often suggest architectural or natural forms, balancing between abstraction and familiarity. Through soft surfaces, muted colors, and refined textures, Ide explores the fragile relationship between memory, perception, and materiality. His works possess a poetic ambiguity that gestures toward personal histories and inner states without explicit narrative, leaving room for individual interpretation. Ide’s approach is characterized by sensitivity to space and context, often integrating his objects thoughtfully within their environments. This interplay enhances their contemplative nature, encouraging viewers to engage slowly and attentively. His work delicately navigates themes of time, presence, and absence, revealing the unseen and overlooked nuances of experience. By focusing on minimal, understated forms, Kenji Ide creates an intimate dialogue between object and observer—offering a gentle meditation on the intangible layers of human perception and memory. ...
