Raw material objects are at a focal point for artist Marusela Granell and industrial designer Manu Bañó. The two creatives explore the capabilities and the capacity for beauty of such materials in an exhibition, presented in Mexico City. Called 'La verdad de la material,' and launched in parallel with this year's ZONA MACO, the event will be open to the public until March 15th.
Marusela Granell and Manu Bañó worked intensively on their raw material object exploration, "cutting, folding, gluing, and ripping." La verdad de la material spotlights "three distinct pieces," including a chair, a coffee table, and a wall lamp made out of a thin copper sheet that has been hammered to take its form. A certain elegance captures the attention at the viewer as they marvel at the interplay between materials, form, and process.
Image Credit: Alejandro Ramírez Orozco
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Raw-material Art
- Artists are experimenting with raw materials to create beautiful new pieces and pushing the boundaries of what can be considered art.
- Sustainable Design
- Designers are using raw materials in their natural state, pushing for sustainable material usage.
- Handmade Objects
- Raw material objects are being crafted by hand, emphasizing the beauty of traditional techniques and craftsmanship.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Artists can use raw materials to create unique, beautiful pieces that challenge traditional ideas of art.
- Furniture Design
- Raw materials can be used to create sustainable and beautifully designed furniture pieces that have a unique, handmade quality.
- Sustainability
- Raw materials can be used to create sustainable products, promoting a greener, more environmentally friendly approach to production.
