Untitled 8 From the Mexican Ry?an-ji Series, 2019

Francisco Larios  

Untitled 8, 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 presents a mesmerizing exploration of geometry and texture. Dominated by a subtle interplay of raised dot patterns, it forms an intricate labyrinth across the flat surface. The metallic sheen gives it a modern, industrial feel, yet its abstract intricacies draw viewers into a contemplative experience. The central area subtly shifts with varying light, revealing hidden depths through optical illusions. Its harmonious balance of symmetry and chaos invites a closer examination, revealing how each section contributes to an overall cohesion. This piece stands as a testament to the power of minimalist design—where simplicity meets complexity, challenging perception and inviting endless interpretation.