nature, fire, and wood embrace imperfection in carmworks' furniture collection

Camilo A. R. Marquez creates furniture collection carmworks

CarmWorks, a Colombian studio led by artist Camilo A. R. Marquez, embraces imperfection in its art, drawing from pre-Hispanic cultures. With a collection of over 50 furniture pieces, including chairs, tables, stools, and more, the studio’s work explores the bond between nature and organic forms, using fire to highlight the beauty of imperfection and tradition. Each creation reflects a deep appreciation for the transient aspects of life and the enduring legacy of cultural heritage. The designer’s use of fire, wood, and organic forms encourages users to appreciate the beauty and significance of impermanence.

Olta Chair | all images by Camilo A.R Marquez

Pre-hispanic cultures inspire wooden furniture design 

Camilo A. R. Marquez’s approach to art is rooted in the philosophy of impermanence. He sees beauty in the imperfect and transient, using fire as a transformative medium to infuse his creations with a raw, elemental quality. This method emphasizes the organic, imperfect aspects of nature, creating pieces that resonate with a sense of tradition and cultural depth. The influence of pre-Hispanic cultures is evident in CarmWorks’ art, shaping their unique perspective on how to perceive and appreciate impermanence. The industrial designer’s work is also a philosophical exploration of the transient nature of existence. CarmWorks’ creations serve as reminders of the enduring wisdom and cultural traditions of pre-Hispanic societies.

Thanatos armchair | CarmWork embraces imperfection in its art

Tenza 2 table | the collection explores the bond between nature and organic forms

Olta chair | between nature and organic forms, the designer uses fire to highlight the beauty of imperfection

Tarwa chair | CarmWorks features over 50 furniture pieces, including chairs, tables, stools, and more

Logos Chair | each creation reflects a deep appreciation for the transient aspects of life

Marques Chair | fire, wood, and organic forms encourages users to appreciate the beauty of impermanence

Cherlon de CarmWorks | Camilo A. R. Marquez’s approach to art is rooted in the philosophy of impermanence

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Dagon chair | CarmWorks' creations serve as reminders of the wisdom and traditions of pre-Hispanic societies

Thanatos chair

Logos Chair

Maca Chair

The Remains of Everything, the book of CarmWorks

The Abraxas chair

Camilo A. R. Marquez, the designer and founder of CarmWorks

Bowl

Coba Stool

project info:

name: CarmWorks | i_carmworks
designer: Camilo A.R Marquez

photographer: Camilo A.R Marquez

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