Description
Original artwork by Mateo Ruiz.
Soft Structure explores the relationship between the human body and perception through a surreal figurative form. The work balances tenderness, vulnerability and abstraction within a carefully observed composition.
Unique original artwork.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
Soft Structure is an original figurative work by Mateo Ruiz that explores the body as both physical presence and symbolic form. Through delicate linework, subtle tonal variations and an intentionally simplified composition, the artist transforms the figure into a contemplative study of identity and perception.
The work draws inspiration from prehistoric fertility figures while reinterpreting them through a contemporary visual language. Rounded forms, exaggerated proportions and intricate surface details create a tension between monumentality and fragility. The result is a figure that feels timeless yet unmistakably modern.
Ruiz approaches the human body as a landscape of memory, experience and emotion. Rather than presenting an individual portrait, the work invites broader reflections on vulnerability, self-image and the ways in which bodies are represented throughout history.
The restrained palette and meticulous mark-making emphasize texture and volume while maintaining a quiet visual presence. Every line contributes to the sense of physicality and intimacy that defines the composition.
Soft Structure reflects Mateo Ruiz’s ongoing investigation into the relationship between form, symbolism and human experience. As a unique original artwork, it offers a thoughtful and distinctive contribution to contemporary figurative practice.
Original artwork by Mateo Ruiz.
Unique original artwork.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
