MARUI is the name of a series of works with abstract circular shapes inspired by a quote from Antoni Gaudí: "The straight line belongs to man, the curved line belongs to God." Henry Matisse would explain this fascinating preference one can have for curved shapes driven by the following energy: "A curve is straight line that has been yield to an external will, to something that is stronger then itself."

MARUI in Japanese meanings: ROUND, CIRCULAR, CURVED, HARMONIOUS, PEACEFUL

This piece 'MARU' Japanese meaning: FULL CIRCLE, COMPLETE, WHOLE but also MONEY, DOUGH, MOOLA
A construction of circular shapes assembled with re-used objects of various heights deliberately made uneven so the light and shadow dance remains dynamic, depending on the time of day or when a spotlight is aimed at the art work.

Due to the layering & destroying technique the shapes appear weathered with character, the structure on the surface is created by adding ground coffee, salt and cinnamon mixed with paint.

Treasured backside with gold structure paint and a handcrafted gold-clay Ordaz atelier logo label.