S/T OBSIDIAN SCULPTURE - 2009
by JORGE YAZPIK
SIZE: 45 x 50 x 48 cm // 1’5.7” x 1’7.6” x 1’.8”
WEIGHT: 260 kilos // 573 lb
MATERIAL: Black Obsidian, direct carving
Black Obsidian sculpture, directly carved piece. Jorge Yázpik is one of the most renowned contemporary Mexican artists (born Mexico City, 1955). He works in large and small scale abstract sculptures using various precious and semi-precious stones. Yázpik approaches stone materials with high respect for their natural qualities, opportunities, and limitations. Often Jade and Obsidian are presented in an unpolished glory, displaying their crystal appeal through carefully placed cuts. Every discourse with the material is approached in Yázpik’s own words, by “clearing the path”, making space for the accidental element. He incorporates a strong architectural design language within his oeuvre.
