Studio

Monica Curiel Studio works across three areas: fine art and sculpture, collectible design, and furniture design. The studio develops original artworks, objects, and furniture as individual pieces, collections, and commissioned works.

_{Curiel photographed by Jimena Peck.}

Areas of Practice

- Fine Art & Sculpture

Wall reliefs, sculptural paintings, and freestanding sculptures conceived and made by Curiel. Works are developed individually or as part of larger bodies of work, including commissions for specific spaces.

- Collectible Design

Working between art and functional design, this category includes one-of-a-kind and limited-edition objects created for display, use, or both. Works include lighting, vessels, pedestals, sculptural seating, and other objects developed individually or as part of collections.

- Furniture Design

Functional furniture conceived and designed by Curiel, including chairs, tables, benches, and other furnishings. Designs are developed with attention to material, construction, proportion, and everyday use, including pieces made to specific dimensions and project requirements.

_{^{Curiel's materials, photographed by Jimena Peck.}}

Practice & Production

Curiel works primarily with plaster, spackling paste, wood, and other construction materials. Drawing on techniques associated with garment construction, including draping, folding, pleating, and gathering, she develops sculptural surfaces and forms that suggest softness and movement.The process of making varies according to the work. Some pieces are made by Curiel's hand, often using structural foundations fabricated by specialist woodworkers. Others are conceived and designed by Curiel and produced entirely by specialist fabricators. Certain works combine both approaches, bringing together her direct material work and specialized fabrication.Across these methods, Curiel directs the development of each piece, from initial design through production and finishing.

^{_{Curiel in her studio in 2023, photographed by Jimena Peck.}}

Commissions

Alongside independently developed works and collections, the studio undertakes commissions for private collectors, galleries, museums, architects, interior designers, and residential settings. Commissions may include original artworks, sculptural objects, furniture, and pieces developed for specific architectural settings. Each project is considered individually, with attention to scale, materials, function, and the relationship between the work and its intended space.For inquiries regarding available works, editions, commissions, and project collaborations, please contact the studio.

^{_{A wall relief work titiled, Grouted Lines XL, commissioned for a private residence, photographed by Ryan Mcdonald.}}