Ipanema Wall, commissioned work, 2014/15

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Ipanema Wall is a site-specific installation for a modernist villa, inspired by Ipanema’s iconic sidewalk patterns. Crafted from hand-made concrete and burnt steel tiles, the 15m² wall responds to the 1974 Brazilian Brutalist architecture by Wladimir Alves de Souza. The materials — raw concrete and thermally treated steel — reflect the building’s character and Rio's climate, creating a tactile contrast that evolves over time through steel oxidation. The work invites close engagement and forms a sculptural centerpiece, blending geometry, materiality, and architectural context.