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'UNTITLED S/T' - Obsidian, gold leaf and volcanic rock sculpture

Creator: Jorge Yázpik
Offered by: Marion Friedmann Gallery

Description
Sculpture directly carved in black obsidian with gold leaf application. The artist carved a geometric center into the shiny black obsidian in which he applied a contrasting layer of gold leaf. This makes the piece shine from within and strike the eyes of the observer.

Jorge Yázpik is one of the most renowned contemporary Mexican artists (born Mexico City, 1955). He works in large and small scale abstract sculptures using various precious and semi-precious stones. Yázpik’s approaches stone materials with high respect for their natural qualities, opportunities, and limitations. Often Jade and Obsidian are presented in an unpolished glory, displaying their crystal appeal through carefully placed cuts. Every discourse with the material is approached in Yázpik’s own words, by “clearing the path”, making space for the accidental element. He incorporates a strong architectural design language within his oevre.

Yázpik was mentored by Mexican ‘Ruptura’ artist Manuel Felgurez, a pioneer in Mexican Geometrism. Yázpik explores the negative space and takes references to Pre-Columbian sculpture with a volumetric and spatial language. He carves into the material to create labyrinthine negative spaces, with precise geometric landscapes, contrasting the organic outer surfaces of the stones. He engages the viewer visually, tactually, spatially and architecturally. Most of his works stay untitled, the sculptures shall speak for themselves.

The Obsidian is a volcanic glass stone with a hardness of 5 to 5,5. It has been used in ancient Mexico to make knives and mirrors. Looking into Obsidian mirrors showed the reflections of human faces. The Aztecs believed this were the god-like experiences of looking into the past, present and future. Obsidian bears powerful properties for strength, health, and wellbeing. It has potent energies, as it bears the elements of fire, water, and earth. Put a stone on your desk to help your creativity flow and remove blockages. Its the stone of truth and can reveal secrets, and it can answer your biggest questions.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	New
Materials:	Carved obsidian, gold leaf and volcanic rock
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2021
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	526761

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	24.02 in;	D.	9.45 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	61 cm;	D.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marion Friedmann Gallery launched in 2011 in London and merges a penchant for the avant-garde with a passion to celebrate and promote the most remarkable emerging and established contemporary designers. The gallery represents eclectic & eccentric collectible design with a special interest in`Materiality ́as well as in pieces with a positive environmental message. The objects range from furniture, lighting, objets d`art, jewelry and sculpture. We develop bespoke and special commissions.