Mateo López

Draughtsman Chair, 2015

The Draughtsman’s Chair (2015) by López blurs the boundary between architecture and drawing, embodying the physical posture and mental absorption of the artist at work. Crafted from locally sourced white oak, the chair’s 33-degree tilt mirrors the angle at which López draws, transforming a utilitarian object into a contemplative sculpture. Through its minimal, non-functional design, the piece reflects López’s exploration of mark-making, space, and the often tenuous balance between constructed environments and natural forms.