Untitled 8 & Untitled 4 presents a restrained approach to geometric painting, where form gradually emerges across gold leaf surfaces. The two panels share a warm, earthy tone, while each develops subtle variations in light, relief, and drawing. Barely perceptible geometries become visible as the viewing angle changes, making the work dependent on both the physical presence of the material and the viewer’s perception. The surface takes on an almost architectural character: quiet, structured, and mutable. Time becomes part of this experience, intensifying the unique qualities of the handcrafted finish and allowing the artwork to evolve visually alongside its collector.
 
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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