Analog collage (with lithografy prints) , 60×80 cm
(with lithografy prints) on japanese paper, 70×90 cm
Analog collage (with lithografy prints) on Fabriano paper, 60×80 cm
„Nature has always been a deep source of inspiration in my work. The shapes, colors, and patterns found in animals, minerals, water, and plants spark creativity and guide my artistic vision. This influence is central to my imaginary city project, where I explore two key ideas: how people connect with each other in urban spaces and how nature can be an essential part of daily life.
In large cities, traveling from place to place can take a lot of time, and too often, people feel disconnected from nature.
My work aims to rethink city life, making nature more accessible and integrated into urban design.
One of my biggest inspirations for this project is the work of Isamu Noguchi. His studies on space, public environments, and natural elements have greatly influenced my thinking.
He designed many public spaces that bring nature into cities, helping people become more aware of their surroundings. His work also reflected a cross-cultural connection between America and Japan. Sadly, many of his projects were never built, but his vision continues to inspire.
Noguchi’s idea of blending architecture, sculpture, and nature is something I deeply admire. I believe experiencing nature in everyday life fosters awareness of its importance, encouraging people to protect and preserve natural resources for future generations.“
Carlos Doria is an Argentinian American artist based in Washington, DC. He graduated from NYU Thisch School of the Arts with an MFA in theater and film design. While he was working as a designer he discovered printmaking and drawing, exploring intaglio, lithography, silkscreen at Manhattan Graphics and Art Students League and Japanese printmaking MiLab at Kawaguchi-ko and with master carvers and printers in Kyoto. At the moment he focuses his work in lithography, mokuhanga and drawing. He has participated in several residencies and workshops in the US, Japan, Europe and Argentina. His work explores the abstraction of organic shapes inspired by nature. Natural elements such as the stone for lithography, wood for relief printmaking and water and pulp are very important elements in his art making process. He is now experimenting with handmade paper and pulp painting combined with printmaking and drawings. His work has been described as surrealist but he likes to think his work comes as unconscious abstraction of selected images charged with emotion and autobiographic references.
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