Arstil
Arstil is a contemporary visual art approach defined by the integration of sculpture, painting, and installation into modular, repeatable units. The method emphasizes materiality and surface, inviting viewers to examine construction methods as part of the artwork.
The term arstil arose in early 21st-century critical discourse to describe a practice that traverses disciplines
Common features include modular components arranged in grid-like or tessellated configurations, a restrained or monochrome palette,
Practitioners use reclaimed wood, plaster, concrete, metal, resin, fabric, and digital prints. Techniques include casting, carving,
Critics assess arstil as a bridge between traditional craft and contemporary installation art, highlighting its tactility
While not tied to a single region, arstil has appeared in galleries and festivals that favor interdisciplinary