Cayetano Ferrer's Composite Arcade exhibition at Château Shatto explores illusion through digital reconstruction

Cayetano Ferrer's exhibition, Composite Arcade, took place in 2014 at Château Shatto in Los Angeles, showcasing a fusion of natural elements and digital technology. The Four Quarry Composites incorporate shattered marble sourced from hotels and casinos, with gaps filled by digitally crafted PVC. Ferrer meticulously aligns the scratches on synthetic additions with the original marble pieces. The Quarry Composite Wall Plate features a combination of two marble sections set within a PVC framework. Fragment with Infill enhances an art deco frieze using brown plaster. Daily, gallery staff shift thin plaster tiles, while Chimaera Tile showcases a blend of Moorish, Mayan, and Egyptian designs. The Infinite Screen Wall displays polystyrene bricks, and Endless Columns includes a mirrored space with a Mayan-inspired column alongside an MGM casino ashtray. Ferrer's creations explore themes of illusion and artifice within the realms of art galleries and gambling.