Disque Friso Brown
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Domingos Tótora works from Maria da Fé, a small town in the mountains of Minas Gerais, where he developed a material language entirely his own. Discarded cardboard is broken down into pulp, blended with soil and natural binders, then hand-pressed and dried into relief forms that carry the memory of the land around them.
The Disque Friso Brown takes its geometry from observation. The undulating ridges across its surface echo the contoured coffee fields and rolling hills visible from Tótora's studio. Brown is not a neutral here. It is the precise tone of the earth the work is made from, giving the piece an organic coherence that paint or glaze could never achieve.
- Material: recycled cardboard pulp blended with natural soil
- Finish: raw, matte brown with hand-textured relief
- Origin: handcrafted in Maria da Fé, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Each piece is individually formed and varies slightly in surface character
Because no two are identical, the work behaves differently with changing light throughout the day, casting shadows that shift in depth and direction. It is a wall object that rewards sustained attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the Disque Friso Brown made from?
Domingos Tótora crafts his works from post-consumer cardboard pulp blended with soil and natural binders sourced near his studio in Maria da Fé, Brazil. The resulting material is dense, matte, and entirely biodegradable in origin.
Is each Disque Friso Brown piece truly unique?
Yes. Because each work is hand-pressed and dried individually, surface texture, depth of relief, and tonal variation differ from piece to piece. No two are identical, which is intrinsic to Tótora's process rather than a manufacturing variable.
Who is Domingos Tótora?
Domingos Tótora is a Brazilian designer and artist based in Maria da Fé, Minas Gerais, internationally recognized for developing a sculptural practice around recycled cardboard pulp. His work has been exhibited at institutions and design fairs across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
How should a cardboard pulp wall sculpture be maintained?
The surface should be kept away from direct moisture and high humidity. Dust gently with a dry or very lightly dampened cloth. Because the material is porous and untreated, it is best displayed in stable interior environments away from direct sunlight.
How does the Disque Friso interact with artificial lighting?
The relief surface is highly responsive to directional light. A focused wall-wash or adjustable spot placed at an angle will deepen the shadow play across the ridges, making the composition visually dynamic as ambient light in the room changes.
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