korpuksillalike

Korpuksillalike is a term used in contemporary sculpture and architectural criticism to describe forms that resemble a rugged, interlocking block aesthetic. The designation signals a deliberate departure from smooth, traditional geometry, embracing irregularities, tactile surfaces, and a modular logic.

The word is a coined compound used by critics to categorize works that combine modular construction with coarse, pitted textures and earthy tones.

In practice, korpuksillalike works feature tessellated modules that fit together like a puzzle but retain visible joint lines. Materials commonly include concrete, plaster, resins, stone, or recycled metals. Works range from tabletop models to monumental installations.

Techniques such as casting, 3D-printing patterns, and field assembly are common, with an emphasis on asymmetry and the handling of surface texture to evoke weathering and sediment.

Culturally, the term is associated with post-digital and ecological aesthetics, often interpreted as a commentary on fragmentation, resilience, and urban decay.

Notable examples in the fictional corpus include Crag Field (Mina Ito, 2015–2017), Bastion of Fracture (Theo Kars, 2018), and Granite Algorithm (Lab Collective, 2021).

Related concepts include brutalism, modular sculpture, tessellated design, and algorithmic aesthetics.