SINCRETISMO
2019
HAND CARVED
JALAPA TRAVERTINE MARBLE
L12 19/32 x W10 15/64 x H64 61/64 in
L32 x W26 x H165 cm
LIMITED EDITION OF 10 + 2
Travertine is a soft, porous, calcitic sedimentary rock. It is formed in caves or around thermal springs by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from in ground and surface waters, often at the mouth of a geothermally heated hot springs or in limestone caves. The difference between travertine and stones such as basalt, granite, marble, and limestone lies in the formation of the rock, its hardness, and its appearance.
The Estela is hand-carved by expert stonemasons, exhibiting a duality between its pristine exterior and rough interior. The rough interior highlights the traces of the tools used to carve the stone.? Each lamp contains a narrative that speaks of the process behind its making. It is through this juxtaposition and contrast between the rough and the pristine that materials express their inherent language.
