Javi Villarroel Seoane - Unfold

Exclusive Unfold 1/1 Sculpture

The series "Breath of Matter" explores the moment when matter seems to break free from its static condition to become movement. Through fluid forms and gestures suspended in space, the series evokes a journey of transformation: from the awakening of latent energy to its full expansion. Each sculpture represents a stage of that vital process, a breath turned into form, where balance, fluidity, and transcendence meet in a single movement.

Technical data:

Material: Steel
Finish: Turquoise and black paint
Dimensions: 43x12x12
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Rigid double-wall cardboard box, reinforcements and fragility labeling.
Certificate of authenticity

* Additionally, a pedestal for this sculpture, or others, can be purchased. There are several models, all of them exclusive designs by the sculptor (see profile) *

More than steel, more than art:

Javi Villarroel Seoane is a contemporary sculptor who transforms his ideas into a living testament of creativity. From his studio in Bilbao, Spain, he develops sculptures with metal and designer furniture, a material he masters with skill, allowing him to create various artistic directions.

His career includes numerous exhibitions nationally, and his pieces are part of collections spread across several European countries, the United Kingdom, and Asia, reflecting the international reach of his work.

His solid training and 20 years of experience underpin the technical quality of his sculptures. He holds degrees in welding teaching, mechanical manufacturing design, industrial boilermaking, artistic forging, sculpture, and hot-carving sculpture. His constant drive for improvement led him to become a diving welder, an experience that broadened his knowledge from a unique and highly specialized perspective.

Parallel to his creative work, Javi has made significant contributions to professional training in his sector. He has taught hundreds of welders through programs by the Basque Government, among others, and has taught artistic welding courses, sharing his vision, technique, and deep respect and love for the craft and metal.

In addition to being recognized as a prominent artist of the Basque Country, in 2025 the Bilbao City Council acknowledged his career and entrepreneurial spirit by awarding him a Prize for Entrepreneurship, an honor that underscores his commitment to art and his contribution to the city’s cultural and educational landscape. His work is featured in the second volume of "Contemporary Basque Sculpture", recently published.

With a firm vocation and permanent artistic research, Javi continues shaping a singular path that crosses borders and positions him as an essential figure in contemporary metal-based art.