Guilhem de Castelbajac

Lives and works in Culver City, CA, USA

Artist statement

This work intertwine the ancient elegance of magic squares with contemporary painting. Each piece is built upon the mathematical beauty and mystical symmetry of these grids, transforming them into visual harmonies of color and form. Magic squares—an esoteric marvel known from mathematicians to alchemists over the centuries—incorporates layer of historical mystique and symbolic depth to the art. By drawing on their rich history, the aim of the work is to create a bridge between logic and intuition, inviting viewers into a space where mathematical perfection and art reveal new layers of meaning and wonder.

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