Memphis Relics: Brutalist Triptych is a definitive three-piece sculptural suite by Carlos Castillo (Mr. Castle) exploring the collision between radical 1980s postmodern design and ancient monolithic archaeology.
Drawing inspiration from the irreverent geometry of the Memphis Group and the totemic presence of Andean standing stones, each monolith is sculpted from a heavy mineral clay matrix. Acid-washed yellow surfaces and raw mineral crags are juxtaposed against ultra-crisp geometric blocks of cadmium red, deep verdigris teal, and hand-applied high-contrast dot patterns.
Finished with selective coats of high-gloss lacquer against dry, weathered stone, the suite functions as a speculative artifact: an excavation of late-20th-century pop aesthetics fossilised into sacred totems. The pieces can be displayed together as a commanding architectural triptych or acquired as individual monolithic relics.
Artwork Specifications
- Title: Memphis Relics (Monoliths I, II, III)
- Artist: Carlos Castillo (Mr. Castle)
- Year: 2026
- Style: Primitive Pop / Brutalist Postmodern / Digital Archaeology
- Medium: Acrylic, pigment washes, wood glue, and selective gloss/matte protective varnishes on mineral matrix
- Dimensions (Per Monolith): Height: 34 cm | Width: 11 cm | Depth: 9 cm (approximate)
- Total Suite Width (Displayed as Triptych): Approx. 40–45 cm
- Total Weight: Approx. 6.5 kg (combined suite)
- Features: Recessed Mr. Castle official maker cartouche stamped on reverse plinths; hand-signed year and archive inventory on base felt pads
- Edition: Unique 1/1 Original Suite
Acquisition Options
Collectors may acquire individual monoliths or the complete unified triptych installation.
Individual Monolith (I, II, or III)
Supplied with standalone archival Certificate of Authenticity and studio provenance.
Exhibition & Provenance
Created in the artist’s Timperley studio as part of the Primitive Pop & Postmodern Relics cycle. Features the official Mr. Castle by Carlos Castillo studio seal debossed directly into the mineral plinth. Accompanied by a wax-sealed, physical Certificate of Authenticity specifying unique 1/1 archive status.
