My work explores the interplay of light and color against the backdrop of dark settings. Like a prism bending waves, I cast shapes using resins and rare earth minerals that capture, absorb, and re-emit light. The result is a luminous surface that seems to move and breathe as the colors retreat leaving only light. Through this process, I channel the transformative power of light, against darkness, much like a painter wields dynamic strokes on canvas.
My creations are not just static sculptures. Moods are crafted through an application of color theory. The latest series is a collection of botanical molds cast with a strong palette of rare earth elements. Consequently, the light and wave spectrums create an opportunity to use bold colors. In short, these elements infuse the sculpture and light with a luminosity that transcends the physical, touching the spiritual.
My work, which luminescences in the dark, harnesses the incandescence of the rare earth elements. The works of art create a glowing evocation. Something that strikes a chord with our innate spiritual nature. My hope is the work will resonate with viewers on a deeper, more intrinsic level. In each piece, a visual experience and a spiritual journey are illuminated by the artistry. Learn more: https://larryjortega.com/desert-totem-sirens-of-the-desert/
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My latest sculpture begins as a cast of the desert’s own architecture: a 32-inch Century plant leaf and its Quiote stalk. These are not just remnants of a once-living form but blueprints of survival, shaped by sun, time, and the will to rise. When the Century plant blooms, it spends the last of its energy…
Medium side sculpture. Placed on a table or hung on the wall. Mixed media piece with the symbol of New Mexico cut from steel.
Blue Agave set against a desert moon illuminates the darkness around it. The moon captures the seductive shape and emits silent light waves. Casting from a live Agave leaf. A quiotes is the stalk of the Agave—mixed media sculpture—the palette of blues, desert yellow, and orange. The sculpture’s surface captures the dance of illumination, shadow,…
My artistry thrives on investigating the enigmatic noir aesthetic, journeying into profound realms of disorientation and solitude. It’s in the tranquility where a touch of quiet isolation is born. As one who paints with light, my fascination lies in the nocturnal transformation. It is where the ordinary world shifts into an enigmatic persona. My latest…
My artistry thrives on investigating the enigmatic noir aesthetic, journeying into profound realms of disorientation and solitude. It’s in the tranquility where a touch of quiet isolation is born. As one who paints with light, my fascination lies in the nocturnal transformation. It is where the ordinary world shifts into an enigmatic persona. My sculptures…
Agave Series: Four Agave leaves create a bouquet of color and light.
Finding the whole body and wings of a Cicada was a lucky encounter. Lucky for me, it was a gift from a friend. I usually find their brown skeletons on a tree in late summer. Summer days are filled with the sound of Cicadas in the canyon. The sound echoes and bounces off the canyon…
The sensual and undulating shapes of Agave leaves inspire the Agave Series of artworks. Each leaf is individually hand-crafted. Rare-earth minerals are mixed with translucent resin and are cast within the molds. Desert colors: Orange, yellow, blue, violet, and pink are part of this Agave sculpture. Adding a 10″ “Harvest Moon” completes this one-of-a-kind sculpture….
An artist casts a limited series of pieces and is called “artist proofs.” Two Totem pieces with a distinct desert color palette remain. They feature shades of blue-green, yellow, pink, green, and orange-red. A combination of wood and cast resin forms the base for the 24″ cast resin succulent. My recent sculptures also incorporate a volcanic “molcajete” as their base.” casting can be stacked with bases of wood, stone, steel, and resin. The stacking can add an additional 12″ to the work. A molcajete adds a timeless barrier, something from the past mixed with today’s realities.
32″ Cast resin sculpture using rare-earth minerals. Creates an unusual bioluminescent-like light from the sculpture.
15″ x 4″ x 4″ Cast resin Totem layered with rare earth minerals to illuminate the dark.
36″ x 5″ x 5″ Cast resin mixed with rare earth minerals.
The “Agave Series” of sculpture use the sensuous form of a leaf that creates a mood of sacredness in the dark.
I am surrounded by natural unspoiled desert. Native plants abound in our area and property. My intrigue with the Agave cactus caused a decision to create a series of sculptures out of the shape and detail of a single leaf. Its sharp point is its defensive mechanism to ward off predators. Its elegant shape captures…
Guarding the east entrance to the Garden of Eden is the angel Uriel. The same angel guards the tabernacle. A flame glows indefinitley in the night. A sign from the most high and an invisible image of the everlasting God. A multi-spectrum palette of color has an “other” world dimension.
Objects for an Ofrenda In this piece, I saw the potential to create something that would encapsulate the essence of life’s abundance. This small piece is one of a one-of-a-kind work in the category of Objects for an Ofrenda. First, I chose twelve okra pods representing the twelve apostles and carefully selected for their texture,…
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