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Domenico Bianchi’s interest in space and structure informs his reconsideration of painting in the context of architectural three-dimensional space. He has worked in various architectural and environmental settings. Cardosa stone and the precious ultramarine mineral, lapis lazuli.

Cardosa stone is a sandstone that is quarried in the area of the Alta Versilia in the Italian Alps. Stone from this area has been used by some of the world’s most famous sculptors, including Michelangelo. The inlaid blue lapis lazuli comes from the mines of Sar-i Sang in northeastern Afghanistan. The juxtaposition established between the different colors and materials creates a dialogue between sculpture, painting, and the decorative arts. The form of the bench suggests a place of contemplation and a unification of distant histories and geographies.