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J. MARGULIS
I believe that courage, empathy, and kindness are key elements that help us see our true nature. These qualities shape our beliefs and change our perspectives, influencing how we live our lives. My work expresses this belief through art.
I create digital 3-D objects and compositions, cutting them into layers from diEerent types of plastic. I attach these layers to canvases, pedestals, or let them float in space. Most of my work uses acrylic sheets in various colors, textures, and patterns, often inspired by traditional Mexican arts that influenced me during my time there.
I see my 3-D pieces as light traps. By carefully placing each component, I create intriguing forms that come to life when light shines through them. The light reveals the design, acting like ink that brings the piece to view.
The patterns I create are not fixed; they change as the viewer shifts their perspective. This transformation fascinates me, showing how easily our understanding can shift with a simple change in viewpoint. I explore these diEerent perspectives, revealing the complex layers of our beliefs and biases.
Through my art, I aim to capture those moments when we realize how easily we can misjudge our surroundings, all while holding on to our ideas of truth.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I create abstract geometric art infused with kinetic elements, materializing as 3D wall and floor sculptures made from CNC laser-cut plexiglass sheets and aluminum composite materials. The color application in my work is focused on the plates edges that constitutes the piece. These plates or fins are serial planes that follow the topography of a virtual solid developed through 3D modeling software. My compositions unfold layers of meaning that engage viewers in unique visual experiences. One recurring theme I observe is the dynamic interplay of dark and light backgrounds, creating a strong contrast between the foreground and background. This invites viewers to approach the piece closely, exploring its intricacies, and then step back to take in its full impact from a proper viewing distance.
The kinetic nature of my work ensures that it appears ever-changing as viewers move around it. The object on the wall looks radically diKerent when observed from varying angles, compared to a frontal view. This dynamic observation serves as a metaphor for empathy—seeing reality through another's perspective without judgment. The use of contrasting backgrounds not only enhances the three-dimensional aspects and kinetic eKects but also evokes emotional responses to specific color codes. This seeks to induce a trance-like state in the viewer, merging them with the piece.
Recently, I ventured into integrating the geometry of written characters as a design element within my 3D constructions. Each plexiglass slice is a cut-out of short, phrases, creating a visually woven structure that vibrates kinetically against contrasting color backgrounds. The text in my work represents the pearls of wisdom I've collected throughout my life, bridging abstract kinetic
geometry and conceptual art.
Subject matter in abstract geometry develops from the power of intention. My interests span spirituality, quantum physics concepts, biochemistry, Euclidean geometry, Diverse philosophical teachings and other fields of knowledge. These interests find their way into my designs as squares, circles, concave, convex surfaces and infinite other geometric elements, representing my
thoughts.
I am drawn to scenes that allow me to explore composition in its most basic geometric forms: symmetry, asymmetry, volume shapes and forms, limits, and transitions and new other subjects that develop along the journey. The challenge of creating balanced compositions in unexpected ways attracts my eye and fuels my ideas.
The 3D nature of life continually inspires me. Everything with shape and volume that interacts with my personal space becomes a source of inspiration. Pyramids, spheres, and squares are primordial symbols that resonate deeply with my psyche. I am also deeply moved by the evocative power of wisdom expressed through written words.
My technique is rooted in a serious relationship with 3D modeling software. My self-taught proficiency allows me to explore creative ideas unhindered by technical interruptions. From a bird's eye view of constructed grounds, my technique evolves into a unique color language where I continuously challenge myself with increasingly complex color themes. This artistic journey makes my work both unique and deeply personal.