Image courtesy Mauricio Rodriguez Anza
Jungman Neighborhood Library
The Nomad Chair is a rotating exhibition featuring the designs of Mauricio Rodriguez Anza. Each location showcases a unique chair selected from a body of work spanning over 40 years.
There have been noteworthy examples of architects who have delved into other artistic disciplines, particularly during the first half of the 20th century. In the manner of Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Mauricio Rodriguez Anza has simultaneously practiced architecture, design, and art. During the last few years, he has created a version of what he considers a symbiosis between the three disciplines, which has resulted in a unique and innovative catalog of public art.
Each chair corresponds to a different formal discourse; in some, the structural proposal is evident, while in others, it is suggestive or graphically manipulated. There are references to specific historical moments like Dada and Futurism. There is a reinterpretation of Mesoamerican styles that makes us think and speculate about their possible evolution had they not been interrupted by history.
The Nomad Chair is a profound testament to the enduring spirit of artistic exploration and rediscovery. The architect-designer-artist reminds us that creativity is not a linear path but a continuous cycle of experimentation, where the emotional is mixed with thought and social discourse can be incorporated into a design object.
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This exhibition was created by Vivianne Falcó.
