Ian Calda

Ian Calda (b. 1992) is a graduate of Mapúa University, Manila with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, and an exchange student at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His work transcends material and speaks in aura. Rooted in natural earth pigments, fine limestone sand, crushed granite, and mineral dust, his handcrafted surfaces evoke quiet, balance, power, and a spiritual presence. Each piece is not merely an object but an atmosphere, a silent field of energy that invites reflection, calm, and an intimate sense of belonging. Guided by a meditative process and an inner pursuit of harmony, he embraces imperfection, transience, and the natural passage of time as essential elements of beauty. Ian Calda’s work draws from unseen energy, frequency, and calm, and offers a refined visual language for those attuned to it. The result is work that whispers, rather than demands, revealing itself only to those ready to feel.