Luis Martinez - Metamorfosis V – Brote de Vida

Description of the work:

Metamorfosis V — Sprout of Life is part of the Metamorfosis series, a collection of sculptures in which the artist explores processes of transformation, growth, and evolution through organic forms and elements inspired by nature.

In this new piece, the human figure disappears, giving way to a more essential interpretation of the process of transformation: life emerging, growing, and unfolding from its origin.

At the base of the sculpture is a sphere made from an interwoven mesh of brass wire, conceived as a nucleus or seed from which life begins to emerge. From this center, plant forms develop, opening and rising to create a dynamic, lightweight composition.

The leaves and organic elements represent the moment when life begins to expand, while the butterfly introduces a direct reference to transformation and the natural cycle.

The work thus establishes a dialogue between origin, growth, and transformation, using metal—a rigid, permanent material—to represent living, delicate, and changing forms.

The sculpture’s open structure allows the empty space to become part of the composition, creating a sense of lightness and movement. The result is a contemporary piece in which nature, material, and transformation come together in balance.

Contemporary sculpture, entirely handmade in brass.

One-of-a-kind piece, not cast or reproduced.

Hand-signed by the artist.

Delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Material: Brass

Year: 2026

Origin: Spain

Condition: Excellent

Unique piece

Approximate dimensions: 45 cm high x 29 cm wide x 19 cm deep
Weight: 0.507 kg

Sculpture displayed on a wooden plinth with a walnut-varnish finish.

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Photographs

The main images of the sculpture are original photographs of the work. Some additional images show visualizations of the sculpture in different settings, created using artificial intelligence for illustrative purposes only. These images depict possible exhibition contexts and are not photographs of the work physically installed in those spaces.

Biography:

Artist and jeweler specializing in creating one-of-a-kind metal pieces, where material experimentation becomes a means of artistic expression.

My work stems from technical knowledge of the jewelry-making craft, which evolves into an exploration of larger formats, allowing me to develop a distinctive sculptural language. Using brass, wire, and sheet metal, I create compositions that combine lightness, balance, and tension.

My work falls within the field of contemporary sculpture, with a focus on human relationships, emotional bonds, and the invisible structures that connect people. The figures, with their simplified forms, contrast with heads constructed from woven wire, symbolizing the complexity of thought and emotion.

I am currently also experimenting with organic forms inspired by nature, expanding my artistic language into new avenues of expression.

Each piece is entirely handmade using traditional techniques, with careful attention to detail, resulting in original, one-of-a-kind sculptures.