Sergio Mondragón
Sergio Mondragón is a Northern California artist with roots in both interior design and sculpture. Born to two immigrant parents, he uses his family's “lucha” to power his personal vision and style. Through the use of paper and mix media techniques, Sergio creates store telling shapes that are inspired by his community and childhood memories. As a first generation Mexican-American artist, Sergio’s sculptures and designs navigate the meaning of a dual identity and become deconstructions of familiar shapes that explore identity, nostalgia and culture.
Title: La Luz De Itzli
Materials: Red Oak Wood, Balsa Wood, Stainless Steel, Obsidian Stone, Corn Husk, Yarn
Dimensions: 14” x 12” x 12”
La Luz de Itzli takes shape from research done during a visit to the National Anthropology museum in Mexico City.
A blend of ancient materials and the story of the obsidian god, Itzli, inspired the table lamps shape and materials. Obsidian stone and mirrored dipped bulbs were used to bring to life the Aztec black mirror, a portal to another world. Turn on the light and you reveal another dimension. The hand stitched corn husks shades were hand crafted as a symbol of an ancient staple to the land and season
Title: La Copalera De La Abuela
Materials: Wood, paper mache, cotton
Dimensions: 32” x 20” x 20”
La Copalera De La Abuela is very personal work because it represents the collaboration between the two most influential women in my life. Made of cotton fabric, brass and paper mache, this light features fabric panels that have been de-threaded mid process by my mother and grandmother. The technique is used in typical Mexican napkin making. For the shape, a conversation between religious icons and tradition brings to life a modern interpretation of a copalera, traditionally used as an incense burner in religious settings. To me, this piece is a blend of tradition and modernity coming together. A conversation between my ancestors and my present/future.