Rachunga, the name of this piece, is a made-up word that mixes "rachola" (Catalan/Spanish slang for a bathroom tile) and "chunga" (Spanish slang meaning dodgy, rough, tacky, or sketchy). The idea is: a tile that looks ‘underground’ because it resembles graffiti tags.
These tiles originated as a challenge proposed by my university classmate, Raúl Lacueva: “Design unique tiles for the bathroom resembling the wall of a nightclub bathroom, likely one featuring techno music.” The real challenge was to create a pattern based on tags, the distinctive marks of modern graffiti. As a starting point, I drew inspiration from the work of Bisco Smith, a contemporary American artist known for his deconstructivist approach to graffiti. With just two racholas, up to four unique combinations can be created, resulting in dynamic and one-of-a-kind murals. Additionally, considering the changing lighting typical of such spaces—often featuring vibrant colors—only two shades were selected: navy blue and white.The tags, inspired by Bisco Smith's work, take on a three-dimensional character by protruding from the surface, creating a unique interaction between light and texture.
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FW 2024
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