"After 25 years of sculpting, art is my dialogue between faith and matter. I seek to release truths that unite resilience, light and eternit
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I create stone sculpture—primarily granite and marble—materials whose permanence allows me to explore the transcendence of being. My work is not merely form, but a bridge between matter and spirit; I seek to transform mineral hardness into a philosophical reflection on the value of life and our imprint upon eternity. Each piece is an attempt to liberate profound truths, uniting human resilience with a light that aspires to the eternal.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration in the process itself: I believe in the discipline of daily work as the vehicle to channel my emotions. For me, granite and marble do not surrender to an abstract idea, but to the strength of an honest feeling. My motivation is born from translating my emotional states into tangible forms, transforming the intensity of the moment into a philosophical reflection on the transcendence and resilience of being."
What would you do with $25,000?"Invertiría el premio en dos pilares: primero, finalizar una instalación monumental sobre la trascendencia, cuyo costo de materiales ha sido un obstáculo técnico y económico. Segundo, fundar un espacio de enseñanza para que el oficio de la talla en piedra no se extinga, transmitiendo este conocimiento a nuevas generaciones. Mi objetivo es consolidar un cuerpo de trabajo que aporte valor al patrimonio contemporáneo, profesionalizando mi taller para alcanzar mercados internacionales."
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