Two suspended copper sheets, arranged in parallel, are opened through hammering at both the top and bottom, allowing light to project upward and downward.
The piece balances, on one hand, an indirect glow that washes the ceiling, and on the other, a focused light directed onto the table, with both sources independently controlled. The exterior is finished with a dark graphite patina, while the interior retains the natural warmth of copper, casting a warm light with copper-toned reflections.
year: 2024
Edition: open
Dimensions: 200L X 13W X 25H CM / 79L X 5W X 10H IN DIMENSIONS: 300L X 13W X 25H CM / 118L X 5W X 10H IN
MATERIAL & FINISH:
OBJ-09 is produced from recycled copper in collaboration with master artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacán. The material is heated in fire until it becomes malleable, then shaped through controlled, repetitive hammering. Rather than relying on industrial processes, form develops gradually through this manual work, allowing the material to be stretched, compressed, and stabilized by hand.
The piece retains the traces of this process—subtle variations, tonal shifts, and surface irregularities—that reflect both the intensity of the work and the nature of the material itself. Once the raw piece is formed, it is transported to Valle de Chalco, Estado de México, where final adjustments, assembly, and finishing are completed.
