Ancestral artisanal skills in Mexico have evolved into contemporary collectible design works that are not only preserving the artisanal heritage but also gaining recognition and admiration globally. Esrawe works with traditional techniques, to create pieces that are both aesthetic and functional, while being a testament to the enduring relevance of ancient Mexican heritage.

Master craftsmen have a deep understanding and long knowledge of the materials they work with, for the Gear Collection pieces, different workshops and artisanal skills combined with the transformative power of fire and the beauty of bronze, create unique and one-of-a-kind works.

Esrawe aims to push boundaries as what can be achieved through collaboration with the artisans creating new possibilities and languages. The Gear Collection explores the rich history and cultural significance of metal and foundry in Mexico, with a focus on the interplay between tradition and innovation. The importance of collaboration in Esrawe’s work, is a reflection of his deep commitment and understanding of the artisanal value rooted in Mexican tradition - it is an homage to their talent and creativity.

To reassign a value or intention to common materials is a constant design approach in the work of Héctor Esrawe. For the Gear Collection, a honeycomb cardboard is the source of inspiration, after being cut in an irregular shape, revealing on its edges a series of aleatory vertical patterns with a sculptural expression.

The possibility of materializing and containing these patterns into bronze and exposing them with radial cuts over the cardboard in different formats and scales defines a series of objects with utilitarian capabilities, in this case the side tables and a light sculpture, that are expressed as an over scaled jewel or geared ornament.

The Gear Collection were presented at ‘Progresiones Evocativas’ exhibition at Héctor Esrawe Showroom in Mexico City in February 2023.