The Altar project is born from a fascination with shrines, altars, and pedestals—sacred spaces where rituals are performed and ceremonial objects are placed. Like an altar, this collection of tables serves as a place for awe, praise, and the treasuring of daily objects within the home.
Altar Table #1 in Orizaba Black Marble
Part of SRO (Sacred Ritual Objects) and rooted in the profound significance of altars in Mesoamerican cultures, this work reflects on the act of devotion, in this case, to a material. EWE sought to reinterpret the altar, creating more than just a functional piece but as a collection of works that celebrate the beauty of the tools and techniques used in stone craftsmanship.
(From left to right) Altar Tables #3 in Tikal Green Marble and Jalapa Travertine Marble
(From left to right) Altar Tables #4 in Jalapa Travertine Marble, #5 in Bego White Marble and #6 in Tikal Green Marble
(From left to right) Altar Table #7 in Red Travertine and Volcanic Stone
Altar Table #8 in Orizaba Black Marble (right) Santo Tomás Marble (down left) and Monterrey Black Marble (down right)
Altar Benches #3 in Tepeaca Grey Marble (up left), Portuguese Pink Marble (up right) and Altar Bench #4 in Tepeaca Grey Marble (left)
While exposing both the raw and pristine qualities of the material, EWE explores a range of possibilities in stone and a unique approach to design. The Altar collection results in a sculptural range of pieces that embody the intersection of technique, ritual, and materiality.
