merchandise with a sentiment for the ocean
Kenji Abe presents a set of merchandise with a sentiment for the ocean. Enjoyable and charming, the collection seeks to foster a fascinating relationship between people and the pure and marine environments, in addition to to nurture people who will help a sustainable world. A pair of denims evocative of a fast dip within the sea, a rounded glass bottle that remembers a beer caught into the sand, and a subtly curved ruler symbolizing the Earth collectively seize fond recollections and root us within the pure. The works have been exhibited on the 2nd Worldwide Convention on Design for Ocean Environments, on the AXIS Gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo.
all pictures courtesy of Kenji Abe
kenji abe roots us within the pure with playful particulars
‘R ruler of Horizontal line’ represents the Earth’s radius, spanning 6,378 kilometers. Whereas evoking the straight line of the horizon, with a delicate curve that’s imperceivable to the bare eye, it invitations contemplation of the Earth’s curvature. Kenji Abe’s nuanced perspective prompts viewers to rethink their present place on the globe. Ingesting beer whereas gazing on the sea is particular second. Nevertheless, bringing a desk to the sandy seashore is difficult, and it’s tough to discover a flat floor to put your bottle of beer,’ reminisces the artist. Drawing on this, and the next want to stay a drink into the sand, he conceives ‘Glass bottle on the seashore’ with a playful tapering finish.
‘Denims on the sting of the water’ is an indigo pair of trousers that mix the horizon and imagery of the ocean, highlighting how totally different viewers can draw totally different interpretations of the identical work. The darker decrease finish of the legs recall the second of strolling as much as a shoreline and having fun with the view past because the waves pool round your legs.
‘R ruler of Horizontal line’
a rounded glass bottle that recall recollections of a beer caught into the sand
a playful rounded finish
‘R ruler of Horizontal line’ represents the Earth’s radius, spanning 6,378 kilometers
