In the Melancholia series, Ide experiments with a self-developed lithographic technique inspired by her years in machine manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Her work reflects a deep nostalgia for industrial progress and its decline in Europe. She seeks to create repetitive patterns that emerge organically, without direct human intervention, capturing the essence of automated processes. To maintain a sustainable approach, she incorporates refurbished isolation tubes, reinforcing the circularity of her art. Ide continues to refine and expand this technique, pushing its boundaries further with each piece..

Technique
Rice paper on canvas, liquid watercolor, acrylic, pastel, gesso, pencil, refurbished isolation tubes