When it comes to creating impactful art, what we use matters just as much as what we make. At Espacio, materials aren’t just tools — they’re co-conspirators. Partners in crime. The unsung heroes of every mural, sculpture, and installation we bring to life.
So how do we choose them? Simple. We don’t.
They choose us.
Let us explain.
1. The space tells us what it needs
A sleek corporate lobby? Maybe it calls for brushed metal,glass, and restraint.
A vibrant public park? Resin, scrap, and playful textures.
A private home? Something soft. Something nostalgic. Maybe even something fromthe client’s past.
Every surface, every corner, every shadow in a space givesus clues.
We just... listen.
2. Texture = Personality
We’re obsessed with how things feel.
Not just emotionally, but literally — to the eye and to the touch.
Rough vs. smooth. Matte vs. gloss. Rust vs. polish.
When we pair opposites — say, Corten steel with reclaimed wood or resin with raw stone—something magical happens. The piece breathes. It gains mood. It stops being just "decoration" and starts becoming an experience.
3. Materialsthat age well (or badly, on purpose)
We often choose materials that tell stories over time.
Brass that oxidizes. Wood that gathers warmth. Paint that cracks just so.
Because imperfection has its own poetry.
Some pieces are made to shine.
Others are made to weather — and wear their years like a badge of honor.
4. Sustainability isn’t just a checkbox
We love using upcycled and repurposed materials — not just because it’s responsible, but because it adds meaning.
A mural made from scrap tells a deeper story than one off a factory line.
And when kids in a public space ask, “Wait, that’s made from what?!” — That’s when we know we’ve done something right.
5. We let the unexpected in
Sometimes the best material wasn’t even on the list.
We’ve worked with mirror shards, broken ceramics, industrial mesh, PVC strips, and even tree bark.
There’s always room for one surprise element — the wild card that makes the whole piece come alive.
In the end, our material choices come down to one question:
What does this piece want to say?
Then we find the one material — or the perfect mix — that says it louder than words ever could.
Because at Espacio, we don’t just build art. We build atmosphere. One texture at a time.
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