A detailed close-up of a cracked and aged painting reveals an abstract scene with muted colors and textured brushstrokes.

A close-up, abstract view of raindrops scattered across a glass window, blurring the background on a wet day.

A dark, textured wall reflects the distorted, blurry shapes of bare trees against a grey sky.

An abstract close-up captures the beautiful bokeh effect of dappled sunlight filtering through the darkness.

A mysterious portrait of a person's blurred face and body seen through a wire mesh screen in dim lighting.

An abstract close-up of a wrinkled and textured brown surface with a horizontal band of reflected golden light.

A close-up shot of a clear plastic bag filled with shredded paper, covered in water droplets on the outside.

An abstract close-up of a wrinkled, translucent plastic sheet draped over a structure, creating intriguing patterns of light and shadow.

A close-up view of lush green grass and fallen leaves seen through a blurry, ribbed translucent surface.

A close-up of a clear plastic bag filled with shredded paper, with water droplets on the outside.

A white ceramic teapot with a blue pattern is repurposed as a vase for a bouquet of flowers and berries, displayed on a lace doily in a window.

A close-up of a green leafy plant in a dirty white pot, viewed through a scratched and grimy glass pane.

A close-up of a delicate green plant with small leaves viewed through a soft, misty background.

A cluster of vibrant green leaves is seen through a textured, translucent surface, creating a soft and diffused artistic effect.

A delicate green plant is seen through a thick, dreamy layer of mist, creating a soft and ethereal atmosphere.

Vintage porcelain plates and bowls with floral patterns are displayed on two shelves behind a dusty glass pane.

A hazy, scratched reflection captures the blurred silhouettes of pedestrians walking on a sunny city street.

An abstract, textured close-up of a single vibrant pink flower petal on a dark background.

An abstract, out-of-focus view of dappled light and shadow filtering through tree leaves, with a textured, scratched overlay.

An abstract close-up of white spray-painted graffiti on a weathered and scratched red brick wall.

A person wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt is seen through a blurry and reflective surface.

An abstract, scratched reflection shows the dark silhouettes of trees and foliage against a bright, hazy light source.

A mortar shell with an attached electronic trigger mechanism is partially buried in a pile of dark soil and rocks.

A blurry green plant with leaves is visible through a pane of textured, wire-reinforced glass.

An abstract vertical image shows the distorted reflection of a building and blue sky on the rippling surface of water.

A view of a highway on a bridge as it disappears into dense fog, with the bridge's structure visible through the haze.

An abstract view of a white and green flower seen through the grid of a dark mesh screen.

A textural abstract of light and shadow on a dark, translucent, and wrinkled plastic wrap.

An abstract, hazy view through a screen shows a person sleeping under soft blue and white linens.

Lush green leaves appear soft and dreamlike behind a dark, textured green screen.

Soft, diffused beams of light illuminate a dark, scratched, and grainy surface, creating an abstract composition.

A close-up view of a dark, textured, and reflective surface that looks like melting ice.

A soft-focus, artistic view of several green leaves from a plant seen through a textured screen.

Four bright, warm lights glow through a textured, wet brown surface with water droplets trickling down.

An abstract, blurry reflection captures the forms of people standing on a city street through a scratched surface.

An abstract, textured close-up of decaying wood, a metal can, and other pieces of debris piled together.

A close-up of textured, wire-mesh glass with the blurry silhouette of green leaves behind it.

A dark and moody view of green leaves on a plant seen through a fine mesh screen.

A small wooden crate is seen through the grid of a blue mesh net, casting a shadow on the surface behind it.

Overgrown vegetation and white flowers flourish inside a long, arched greenhouse on a cloudy day.

Raindrops cling to a transparent surface, distorting the view of the plant twigs and green leaves behind it.

Lush green foliage is seen through the abstract texture of a wire-reinforced glass pane.

An abstract, distorted reflection of a person walking past a white limousine is captured on the glossy surface of a black car.

An abstract, soft-focus view of green plant leaves seen through a pane of diagonal wire-reinforced glass.

A delicate plant with small green leaves is seen through a hazy, dream-like mist.

A single white sphere sits on a bed of mulch in a messy yard, viewed through a hole in a piece of plastic.

A backlit, textured grey surface features a dark, spiky, and web-like pattern.

An abstract and blurry reflection shows the colorful silhouettes of people walking.

A look inside a long, arched greenhouse with a dirt floor, overgrown plants, and various gardening supplies.

A glimpse of white flowers and lush green plants through a torn hole in a plastic greenhouse sheet.

An abstract view of lush green plant leaves seen through a textured, green wire mesh fence.

A dreamy, abstract close-up of a sheer white curtain with a dark patterned border, distorted by soft focus.

An abstract view of lush green plant leaves seen through a textured, wire-reinforced glass panel.

An abstract close-up of green vegetation viewed through a creased and shiny transparent sheet.

Kenta Kobayashi

My practice questions and reinterprets the assumption—or rather the unconscious bias-that what we see constitutes everything that exists in the present moment.
Instead, it suggests that reality extends beyond the limits of immediate perception.

External Perception