Artist Creates Intricate Architectural Universe Over Eight Years of Illustrations
The artist identified as Margritt is crafting an entire universe, one stroke at a time. Utilizing a pencil, fine-tipped pen, and her creativity, she produces expansive pieces as part of her ongoing series called Futur/amas. “The creations in Futur/amas are designed around viewpoints, vanishing points, and intricate architectural arrangements,” Margritt shares with My Modern Met. The outcomes are as detailed as they are magnificent; it’s impossible not to become absorbed in the intricacies, like the delicate piping tracing the height of the artwork that connects to sloping structures. It generates an enticing story. Does anyone inhabit this space? And if so, how do they do so?
“This realm is driven by cultural inspirations, especially science fiction and architectural elements,” Margritt reveals. “The impact of futuristic cinematic visuals is also notably apparent. Influences from the works of Giger and the films Interstellar and The Fifth Element have fueled the development of these intricate pieces.”
Creating believable architectural sketches—where, despite knowing this is an imaginary location, we can still accept that these structures could be constructed—demands attentiveness and technical skill; Margritt possesses both. In images of her works in progress, she employs a pencil and a string to ensure consistent distances and straight lines on a grand scale. She begins with sketching in pencil and then applies ink to the lines when they are ready to be made permanent.
Even with the scale and complexity involved, there is no advance planning. Margritt works directly on her final canvas. “I produce without initial sketches; my creative approach relies on intuitive exploration, repetition, and freedom,” Margritt expresses. “I dedicate myself to an ongoing process of creation, in which the work is never truly complete and could always be expanded.” Much like reality, her universe continues to expand in size and density, progressing alongside her evolving creative expression.
Margritt has been constructing intricate universes for eight years. At present, she’s engaged in a “maxi Futur/amas,” which spans over 14 feet in width and nearly 7 feet in height. A “mini” iteration of it, which she recently commenced, is no minor accomplishment either—it measures 52 inches wide and 35 inches tall. She plans to create even smaller pieces as she prepares for multiple exhibitions in France and Switzerland in 2026.
To stay informed about the artist’s creations, you can follow Margritt on Instagram.
Margritt: [Website](https://margritt.fr/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maargriitt/)
*My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Margritt.*