naoki koide
A Sculptor of Remembrance: The World of Naoki Koide Naoki Koide, born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in 1968, is an artist whose work resonates with a quiet power—a testament to the enduring impact of personal connection and the fragility of memory. His sculptures, often monumental in scale yet deeply intimate in feeling, are not simply representations of figures but embodiments of lived experience, echoes of those who have shaped his li…
The Lifeline
Scroll through naoki koide's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups naoki koide's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.