Koive
Koive (Finnish for "birch") stems from research on architecture and natural environments using light, conducted during my Finland residency. Juha Leiviskä’s churches showed me how subtle shifts in light can be poetically felt in luminous spaces. The birch trees, with their straight trunks and swaying leaves, captivated and inspired me. I envisioned capturing their movement like film frames, and created a membrane-like structure by interweaving processed steel strapping. The forms, shaped by pulling and warping, create a space that resonates with its surroundings.
Bio Deeply fascinated by changing natural scenery, Nish recreates optical phenomena through materials and structures, crafting new spaces of light. His work allows viewers to experience natural beauty by applying knowledge of optics, meteorology, and mechanics, while incorporating geometry and natural elements like sunlight and wind. Nish emphasizes the atmosphere his works create, fostering harmony between the piece and its surroundings. He believes this atmosphere shapes the space's character, bringing natural forces to the forefront and renewing appreciation for their beauty.
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