Takatoku Nishi

Koive is a structural installation composed of perforated steel straps. Developed during a residency in Finland, the work does not begin with a predetermined outline; instead, the structure emerges through the physical behavior of the material itself. Existing perforations in the steel straps guide the direction of bending and generate a continuous three-dimensional pattern. Through the interaction of tension, gravity, and flexure, the material determines its own configuration. The final form is not fixed by the designer, but arises from these interrelated forces. Connections between the steel straps are achieved by twisting and locking their forms together without additional fasteners.

While the structure remains largely static, it exhibits spring-like movement when exposed to wind. When sunlight strikes the metal surface, delicate reflections appear. As the angle of light changes, reflections and shadows slowly shift, introducing subtle variations into the surrounding space.