The Constellations of Home

I, Moon, want to tell you about the night I decided to bring some earthly forms to the sky.

It happened when I discovered an artisan who gave life to everyday objects with paper, cardboard, and paste. His creations were simple but had something that caught my attention, something that made me see beyond their earthly form.

They captivated me so much that I decided to reflect them in another universe. Each night, while the artist slept, I would take the essence of his creations and draw them with stars in a distant sky, in a galaxy where other beings could contemplate the poetry of these objects.

Thus, I transformed his pieces into new constellations: the Constellation of the Sacred Circle, where stars draw the ritual of sharing food. The Constellation of the Sentinel, which accompanies travelers through the shadows of the cosmos. The Constellation of the Encounter, which illuminates the path of those seeking their way home.

In that other universe, unknown beings look up and see in their sky the forms that an Earth artist created with his hands. They wonder what stories these constellations hold, what hands imagined them, what rituals they represent.

And so, while on Earth these pieces dwell in homes as works of art, somewhere in the cosmos their silhouettes shine among the stars, telling the story of a planet where the simplest objects can become a poem in the sky.

Process

Our Collaboration 45 was born from Mugak, the artistic project of Juan Pablo Lascurain (Guadalajara, 1990) that explores Mexican traditions from a contemporary and abstract perspective.

“I’m attracted to Mexican aesthetics in all their diversity, from the most earthly and material, like clay and natural fibers, to the pop, plastic, and vibrant neon,” explains Juan Pablo about his inspiration, a vision that perfectly reflects the richness and complexity of Mexican material culture.

With Mugak, the aim is to reinterpret everyday objects through a contemporary language. “My work is inspired by the everyday scenes of my city, exploring shapes, voids, colors, and smells that I find in public transportation journeys, street markets, and traditional markets,” shares the artist, who began his career during the pandemic, in a moment of personal reflection. “Like many people, I found myself needing to question where I wanted to direct my life. I’ve always had creative inquiries, and at that moment I began taking ceramics classes. Upon rediscovering the sensation of creating things with my hands, I thought: this is what I want to do all the time.”

In “Exploración doméstica” (“Domestic Exploration”), the collection created for Loona, Juan Pablo presents five pieces that reimagine Mexican household objects from a playful and contemplative perspective.

“It’s a very intuitive process. I consider myself an explorer who observes, contemplates, and constantly searches, although I don’t always know exactly what I’m looking for. Each piece guides me; it’s a matter of listening to it and following intuition,” he describes about his creative process, which has evolved from small drawings to current sculptures.

The pieces, made with cardboard, paper, and paste, stand out for their raw materiality and connection with sustainability. “Paper has the capacity to transform and recycle itself many times, which highlights its connection with life cycles and sustainability,” reflects Juan Pablo on the choice of materials. This decision is not casual: it reflects a deep connection with Mexican cultural roots and a commitment to more environmentally conscious practices.

Each piece in the collection has its own narrative: from Las Tortillas (The Tortillas), which evoke family platters and daily rituals, to El Columpio (The Swing), which connects directly with play and childhood. Los Picos (The Peaks) invite the viewer to experiment with different arrangements, while Los Adornos (The Ornaments) rethink how domestic utensils could adopt new forms and characteristics. “My pieces reflect the everyday, things related to childhood and memory. I believe that connecting with the Earth also means connecting with our roots,” explains the artist.

“I think all beings define themselves through their own limits,” says Juan Pablo about the central concept of his work. “Something similar happens in art: a piece is built and gains identity within its own boundaries. The more we understand and deepen these limits, the more we can embrace them and aspire to be our best version.” This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of this Collaboration, where the boundaries between functional and artistic blur to create pieces that are both contemplative and evocative.

This Collaboration has also allowed Mugak to explore even more deeply the relationship between tradition and contemporaneity. “I love exploring Mexican identities. Throughout the country, there are unique visual and material languages that I like to reinterpret, combine, and play with. I believe Mexico is deeply connected with its traditions and has a special bond with spirit and Earth,” reflects the artist on his approach to design.

At a time when the world needs to rethink its relationship with consumption and artistic production, this Collaboration offers us a refreshing perspective. As the artist points out: “When I started making art, I reflected a lot on how living beings don’t need to justify their existence. Simply existing is enough.” And he adds: “Through Mugak, I want to convey that idea and show that art can be sustainable, meaningful, and deeply human, without the need for excess or justification.” A philosophy that perfectly fits with Loona’s mission to promote more conscious and meaningful design.