Untitled 7 From the Mexican Ry?an-ji Series, 2019

Francisco Larios  

Untitled 7, 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 mesmerizing interplay of lines and shapes in earthy tones with bold black accents. The intricate patterning creates an optical illusion of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into a labyrinthine visual experience. The use of parallel lines and angular forms results in a dynamic tension, where each element seems to shift and transform depending on the viewer’s perspective. The meticulous alignment and spacing indicate a high level of precision and artistic control. This piece is not only an exploration of symmetry but also a celebration of contrast, as the dark and light hues enhance each other, creating a balanced yet dynamic composition. Its modernist aesthetic is both timeless and evocative, challenging the observer to explore its complex visual narrative. This artwork is a testament to the power of abstract design in capturing the imagination.