Roots Chairs are a sublime & contemporary representation of my roots. A system of precise, graceful, and fresh designs was arranged in a harmonious composition to represent Venezuela's flora and fauna, from the rainforest to its coasts, from the Caribbean Sea to its countryside.
Material & Technique
Motivated by ancient Egyptian mosaics and mixed with the Italian terrazzo technique, I used a contemporary approach to mosaic art. Each design is bound to the concrete composite and then polished to achieve a smooth, shiny, uniform surface. This exposes the mosaic to the slick concrete surface, enhancing the delicate craftsmanship of the finished piece.
Minimal, clean lines and the combination of positive and negative spaces were considered to achieve a harmonious design and innovative use of the mosaic composition through the chairs’ surfaces.
All-Around Artistic Seating Design
The opening in the metal leg was an essential factor in creating an artistic seating design. This design feature acts as a frame for the mosaic artwork depicted on the back sides of the concrete legs of both chairs. A black powder-coated steel leg also balances the overall composition.
In Display at...
The Roots Chairs are currently on display and for sale at the 2018 Vision Makers Biennial, 108 Contemporary’s signature-juried biennial exhibition. A biennial "features the work of contemporary fine craft-based artists from a seven-state region who bridge cutting-edge concepts with traditional skills as they challenge the boundaries of art, craft, and design."
“Each work embodies the expansive sense of possibility found in the best works of contemporary craft.”
Event Dates: October 5 - November 25, 2018
108 Contemporary - 108 East Mathew Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103.