Untitled 4 From the Mexican Ry?an-ji Series, 2019

Francisco Larios  

Untitled 4, 2019 by Francisco Larios Size: 50 cm H x 50 cm W x 1.5 cm D One of a kind 

From the Mexican Ryōan-ji Series. Ryōan-ji is the Japanese Zen temple in Kyoto, a monastery that gave rise to the idea of ​​the purely abstract Zen garden that inspired this series Francisco Larios’ works are done by hand with hundreds of layers of gold leaf. The artist’s goal is to allow the work to age along with the collector, which is why some works will appear unbalanced in color. Parts of the work will have different tones, burnish spots, or small, soft cracks.

* Francisco Larios works with painting, open concept drawing and 3D modeling software. In this series of works, postmodern influences are recognized by simplified forms, lines and sacred geometry. works are done by hand with hundreds of layers of gold leaf. The artist’s goal is to allow the work to age along with the collector, which is why some works will appear unbalanced on the color. Parts of the work will have different tones, burnish spots, or small, soft cracks. Francisco Larios practices painting, open-concept drawing and the use of software to create two and three-dimensional visual environments. In his imaginary, the post modern condition is achieved in terms that contemporary culture is the starting point for the elaboration of sceneries that manifest the return to sacred references, philosophical themes and immemorial fabulations. In Larios' work landscape is treated conceptually, sometimes, as the space where studies of the dreamlike, the bond between human beings and their surroundings, and the nature of objects develop; in other cases as the practice of graphic representation of mathematical, physical and musical principles which part from the idea of horizon as divisive line and as limit. Larios production is a poetic, ironic and reflexive exploration on the state of our relationship with faith, will and destiny.

This artwork is a striking example of geometric abstraction, featuring a meticulously crafted square composition. The piece employs a monochromatic gold palette, adding a sense of opulence and depth. Within the square, a complex grid of fine, perforated lines converges towards a central point, creating an intricate, almost hypnotic optical illusion. The subtle play of light and shadow across the textured surface emphasizes the meticulous attention to detail and enhances the three-dimensional effect. The precise alignment and repetition of patterns draw the viewer into a dynamic interplay between movement and stillness. Notably, the balance of symmetry and asymmetry within the design reflects a sophisticated understanding of spatial relationships. This artwork captivates with its minimalist elegance and the masterful execution of form and texture, inviting viewers to explore the endless possibilities of perception and perspective in abstract art.