bas relief no. 7

Luis-Ignacio Figallo’s Traces, Erosions series pushes the boundary between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers into a quiet topography where light, material, and time converge. Rooted in the artist’s observation of natural and urban erosion patterns, these works emerge from carved wood panels that function like bas-reliefs—offering dimensionality while remaining tethered to the wall.

The use of limewash paint, applied in carefully built-up layers, enhances the sense of surface and subtlety. Softly reflective, the finish responds to ambient light, drawing attention to the work’s shifts in texture and depth. Muted tones amplify the effect, creating a meditative space where the viewer is prompted to slow down, to trace the quiet tectonics of material and memory. Figallo’s works are at once elemental and intentional—sculptural forms that breathe like paintings.