Mateo López – Tipografía de papel, 2012 – Lithograph

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Tipografía de papel by Mateo López, a limited edition lithograph created in 2012, explores the abstraction of typography through geometric lines and shapes. Produced in an edition of 40, this artwork presents a series of stylized letters and numbers deconstructed into minimalist forms. Each character, from A to Z and 0 to 9, is represented by lines, shapes, and divisions within square grids, evoking a technical, almost architectural approach to letterforms. The composition invites viewers to engage with typography in a new way, where letters become visual constructions rather than conventional symbols. López’s meticulous design reflects his fascination with structure, spatial relations, and the intersection of art and design.

Mateo López (Colombia, 1978) is an artist whose work encompasses drawing, sculpture, installation, and performance. His practice explores themes of travel, time, and chance, often incorporating elements of architecture and choreography. López's innovative approach has been showcased in exhibitions worldwide, including at MoMA in New York and the São Paulo Biennial.

Mateo López

Tipografía de papel, 2012

Name: Tipografía de papel, 2012
Brand: Mateo López
SKU: 3010
Price: 600.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Lithograph

LithographLithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

Edition

Edition of 40

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When you get to a place, you are a stranger and you are kind of a ghost at the same time.
- Mateo López

Mateo López (b. 1978 Colombia) is a contemporary Colombian artist known for his multidisciplinary approach that blurs the boundaries between drawing, sculpture, installation, and performance. López’s work is characterized by its exploration of space, time, and narrative, often employing everyday objects and meticulously crafted drawings to create environments that invite viewers into a world of imagination and reflection. His intricate, detailed drawings frequently serve as blueprints for larger installations, where the line between two-dimensional and three-dimensional art is intentionally obscured. López often integrates elements of storytelling and personal history into his work, using his artistic practice as a means of navigating memory and experience. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the São Paulo Biennial, making him a significant figure in contemporary Latin American art.

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Tipografía de papel, 2012

42 x 59 cm

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