Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Jose Dávila (1974- ) is known for his three-dimensional works that combine familiar materials such as metal, glass, and boulders in a delicate equilibrium, as well as works that quote and reflect on the work of 20th century artists and architects.
Since the 2010s, Dávila has repeatedly drawn on the series Homage to the Square by Josef Albers (1888-1976), one of the most important abstract artists. While Albers experimented with color schemes in his paintings by layering squares, Dávila develops these squares using materials such as stainless steel and ceramic to create three-dimensional works that change its forms and colors with time and light.