Jordi Iranzo's Permanent Souls Collection Explores Memory Through Repurposed Nets

Valencian designer Jordi Iranzo, co-founder of Clap Studio, has introduced Permanent Souls, a collection that examines themes of memory, absence, and suspension through works that blur distinctions between design and sculpture. The collection was recently shown at Pasaje 94 gallery in Valencia. Iranzo's approach centers on the idea that memory does not preserve objects in their original state but rather retains a composite of sensations—such as posture, scale, and bodily interaction. The pieces are constructed from reused nets solidified with epoxy resin, a method that adds a narrative layer by transforming fragments of prior objects. While some items reference familiar forms like chairs or lamps, their function remains ambiguous, prioritizing an open relationship with the viewer's perception and physical engagement. The project connects to broader artistic explorations of materializing absence, citing parallels with Rachel Whiteread's sculptures that solidify negative space and Do Ho Suh's installations that evoke domestic memories. Unlike these precedents, Permanent Souls leaves voids open and active, inviting completion by the observer. The collection is scheduled for display at the Alcova space during Milan Design Week.