Foraminis Manus: The Hand of the Void and Primordial Mastery

Foraminis Manus (Latin for "Hand of the Void" or "Perforated Hand Art" ) is a completely handmade, personalized artwork that transforms the traditional side table form into a sculptural pedestal that explores the dialogue between mass, texture, and void . This piece is a manifestation of how natural, raw materials (cement, sand, paper) can be transformed into sensual and thought-provoking forms through the hands of the artisan .

Form and Architecture: The Oxidation of Mass

The aesthetic power of the design comes from the tension created by its exterior structure, which gives the feeling of a solid mass, and the organic cavities opened within this mass.

• The Importance of Negative Space: The inwardly curved, emptied volume (foraminis) that becomes prominent in the center of the coffee table is the piece's architectural signature. This negative space defines not only the mass's external contours but also its interior space as an art form. It visually lightens the coffee table and allows light to filter through, deepening the play of shadows .

• Compact Nobility: $50\text{cm}$ height and $48\text{cm}\times$ With its $48\text{cm}$ square base, the coffee table provides personal space . Even when used as a side table or bedside table, it offers monolithic and unwavering stability .

Material and Craft: The Craftsman's Touch

Foraminis Manus is crafted using specialized techniques from a combination of natural, basic ingredients such as cement, sand, and paper . This material choice reinforces the piece's primitive and raw aesthetic .

• Handcrafted Singularity: Entirely handcrafted and personalized , each coffee table creates a unique textural matrix . The traces of the craftsman's hands, the fluidity of the material, and the random roughness of the pieces ensure a sensory richness and unrepeatable quality , eschewing mechanized perfection .

• The Poetry of Raw Material: The combination of cement and sand conveys the raw and honest character of the Brutalist aesthetic . The addition of paper adds a lightness and organic warmth despite the perceived density of the mass.

Spatial Role: A Self-Sufficient Pedestal

More than just a functional surface, Foraminis Manus is a sculptural anchor in the interior. It functions as an artistic pedestal that elevates lamps, books, or art objects placed upon it, while also existing as a self-sufficient form that represents the complex relationship between light and shadow .

Design Details

• Name: Foraminis Manus

• Type: Handmade Artistic Side Table / Sculpture

• Material: Natural Components such as Cement, Sand, Paper

• Craftsmanship: Entirely Handcrafted, Custom Made

• Dimensions: $\text{Length}(L):48\text{cm}\times \text{Wide lik}(W):48\text{cm}\times \text{Yu height}(H):50\text{cm}$

• Usage: Side Table, Nightstand.

• Aesthetics: Organic, Brutalist, Sculptural.