Untitled 13, 2019 draws the eye into a precisely structured geometric composition, where gold lines traverse a dark field to create forms that seem to emerge and disappear at once. Its vertical format establishes an almost architectural rhythm, while variations in density and direction introduce a sense of contained movement. In dialogue with the tradition of the Zen garden, this geometric painting transforms visual order into a contemplative experience. The contrast between the deep black ground and luminous gold tones reinforces its restrained, refined character, making the work particularly compelling for contemporary spaces seeking art with both conceptual presence and material depth.
 
Ryōan-ji is the Japanese Zen temple in Kyoto, a monastery that gave rise to the idea of ​​the purely abstract Zen garden that inspired this series Francisco Larios’ works are done by hand with hundreds of layers of gold leaf. The artist’s goal is to allow the work to age along with the collector, which is why some works will appear unbalanced in color. Parts of the work will have different tones, burnish spots, or small, soft cracks.
 
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