a unique travertine sculpture, with an exclusive version in “verde de viana” for a private collector.
This singular piece is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between a contemporary artist, a master craftman, and the curatorship of Marie de Carvalho. The sculpture explores the relationship between form, balance, and texture, combining minimalism aesthetics with the natural richness of stone.
OJO Gallery’s curator, Marie de Carvalho, closely supervised that Every detail of the sculpture respected both the artist’s vision and the artesanal savoir-faire. Additionally, Mathilde Brunelet contributed to the Project with a paper drawing, which served as a creative foundation for the piece’s development.
The sculpture stands out for the juxtaposition of sculpted elements that balance vertically, creating a totemic silhouette that evokes anthropomorphic and abstract forms. At the center of the composition, a reddish travertine sphere adds visual tension and contrast, reinforcing the dynamism of the piece.
The addition to this unique travertine piece, an exclusive version was created for a private collector, sculpted in “Verde de Viana”, a rare and noble marble extracted from Portuguese quarries. This exclusive variation underscores OJO Gallery’s commitment to offering personalized works in close dialogue with collectors and art and design enthusiasts. With this creation, OJO continues to bridge contemporary art and artesanal savoir-faire, valuing natural materials and traditional techniques reinterpreted through the vision of artists. OJO Gallery reaffirms its mission to foster the intersection of contemporary art and craftsmanship, emphasizing natural materials and traditional techniques reinvented by artists.
30th of January 18h00 – 20h00
Rua de Sao Bernardo 9A & B. Lisboa
Join us for an exploration of Japanese culture through the eyes of emerging designers and artists. This exhibition bridges tradition and modernity, featuring installations, design objects, illustrations, and textiles that reflect the elegance and depth of Japanese aesthetics.
The event also spotlights the work of Laurent Nicourt, whose ceramics blend the raw textures of medieval pottery with the refined imperfection of Japanese craftsmanship, creating truly unique pieces.
We are proud to be part of the AD magazine article for the Lisbon Design Week.