Esteban Fuentes de Maria | Birds on Greek Marble
Object 2 / Mnhmh 02
$ 4,500
Esteban Fuentes de Maria (b. 1995, Mexico) is a Mexican artist whose work builds upon the two-century-long artistic legacy of his family. His practice combines large-scale formats such as murals with intimate works, each reflecting a nuanced dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary artistic innovation.
The Story of the Object
Presented as part of the Marble Riddles exhibition, this newly commissioned marble piece engages in a dialogue between minerality and mystery. By treating stone as a canvas, Esteban Fuentes de María explores the dualities inherent in marble: its historical significance and its resonance in contemporary artistic practice. The work conjures a space where antiquity and innovation converge, inviting contemplation on time, transformation, and material memory.
Commissiomned by Mnemosyne Projects, curated by Tatiana Gecmen-Waldek.