Koi Garden in Winter

Best Time to See:

Anytime

Koi fish sweep across the window in looping, fluid motion, chasing one another through ribbons of color and curved shapes. The composition creates a feeling of energy and flow, inviting viewers to pause and follow the movement across the glass as the fish seem to swim through winter.

Location:

Soho Sushi, Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Artist Name:

Alex Benda

Materials Used:

Multimedia Installation

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Artist Statement:

This piece is about motion, play, and persistence. Koi are symbols of resilience and good fortune. By letting them chase one another across the window in continuous, flowing paths, the work reminds viewers to keep going, keep moving, and stay curious.

Artist Bio

Alex Benda is a Grand Rapids, based designer and window-display artist. He has created multiple public-facing installations downtown and enjoys turning storefronts into storytelling spaces. His work focuses on motion, playfulness, and creating moments of delight for people encountering art in everyday places.