Get inspired by new forms of sustainable design
When sustainability and art converge, creations that go beyond matter and stir deep emotions arise. As part of the Madrid Design Festival, Neolith Living Gallery welcomes the work of Iria Martínez, a multidisciplinary artist and interior designer whose work redefines the value of discarded materials, transforming them into unique design pieces.
A new sculptural language
With her collection Neo, Iria Martínez brings new life into Neolith sintered stone remnants, turning them into functional sculptures that strike the perfect balance between design, sustainability, and artistic expression. Tables, vases, and centerpieces emerge from a profound respect for the original forms of the material, speaking of geometry, contrasting textures, and contemporary sensibility.
“I built functional sculptures while respecting the original formats of Neolith pieces, approaching them from an artistic perspective but always considering design.”
- Iria Martínez,
creator of the Neo collection
Each piece is a statement about the beauty of imperfection and the need to rethink our relationship with the resources around us.
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Materials that tell stories
It all begins in a warehouse. There, among discarded remnants, Iria carefully selects the fragments that will spark her inspiration. She takes them to her studio, where she observes them, lets them rest, and gradually begins shaping them. With its durability and versatile aesthetics, sintered stone becomes the canvas upon which the artist sculpts her vision.
“I experimented by mixing Neolith’s colors and textures with other materials until I found the perfect combination.”
- Iria Martínez,
creator of the Neo collection
Light plays a fundamental role in these compositions. Each piece is designed to engage in a dialogue with its surrounding space, responding to natural illumination and projecting reflections that evolve throughout the day. It is a type of art that lives and breathes, adapting to its environment.
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The Neo series is a natural extension of her acclaimed Archaeology Series, in which Iria combined fragments of natural stone with other recovered materials. In that collection, she retrieved what others deemed waste, transforming it into valuable pieces, just like carrying out a contemporary archaeological task. This philosophy of recovery and reinterpretation is also applied in Neo, where Neolith sintered stone takes center stage in a new creative chapter.
A strong commitment to the planet
Iria’s work goes beyond visual beauty. Her creative philosophy is rooted in “upcycling” and material reuse. To her, every recovered fragment is an opportunity to rescue what has been forgotten and remind us that our impact on the environment is a shared responsibility.
Her collaboration with Neolith stems from this genuine vision. Neolith surfaces are 100% recyclable and contain up to 98% recycled materials in some models. This is a testament to the brand’s firm commitment to sustainability, aligning with the values Iria defends. In the artist’s hands, this material becomes a metaphor for second chances and the harmony that can exist between industry and nature.
Neolith Living Gallery opens its doors to art and design
Iria Martínez’s exhibition at the Neolith Living Gallery becomes a meeting point for art, design, and environmental awareness. A space where every visitor can rediscover the potential of materials that often go unnoticed and find an endless source of inspiration in them.
Because the future of design is being shaped today with perspectives like Iria’s, inviting us to create responsibly without compromising beauty.
Discover more about this exhibition and Neolith’s projects at Madrid Design Festival by visiting our Neolith Living Gallery at Calle Alcalá 94, Madrid.