Conceived from the triumvirate of materiality, locality and the subconscious, the limited-edition works of Laura Kirar support the idea of objects as both non-functional and functional, art and design, sculpture and furniture, through an expression of familiar and surreal forms. Having a deep spiritual and physical connection to Mexico, Kirar creates a new volumetric language in union with artisans of various craft practices, utilizing ancient materials and techniques to express her contemporary work.
Together, Laura Kirar’s pieces create a kind of “domestic theatre,” comprised of a textured cast of inanimate characters, given life by the collaborations of Kirar and native artisans. Her conceptual work is craft elevated to art by the poetry of the hand, committed strongly to the historical symbolism of ancient cultures while deftly nuanced with the influence of modern life. Most of the pieces have been placed with collectors and in the projects of some of the most notable designers in the world.
