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
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.
