Totems: Symbolic of the Transcendent
$1,000.00
Art Gallery
Sculpture
Larry Ortega, a master of multiple disciplines, blends his classical training in painting with an intuitive approach to sculpture. From his earliest days of brush and canvas, he has continually explored the vast landscapes of artistic expression. His journey has led him to the world of sculpture, where he operates as a self-taught innovator. Resins and rare-earth minerals are the primary medium in his work. Consequently, sculpture and light are themes in his works of art.
Ortega’s artistry lies in his unique interpretation of light and color. Much like a prism bending light waves, he manipulates resins, rare earth minerals, and their intrinsic properties to absorb and re-emit light. Creating a surface-captivating dance of illumination and shadow. As a result, this distinctive use of materials allows him to channel the transformative power of light, akin to the dynamic strokes of paint on a canvas.
His creations are not just sculptures but moods crafted through his understanding and application of color theory. Meanwhile, the latest addition to his artistic palette 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 his sculpture and light with a luminosity that transcends the physical, touching the spiritual.
Ortega’s sculptures, glowing in the dark, harness the incandescence of these elements. The works of art create a glowing evocation. Something that strikes a chord with our innate spiritual nature, resonating with viewers on a deeper, more intrinsic level. In each piece, Ortega offers a visual experience and a spiritual journey illuminated by his artistry. His work is a testament to the transformative power of art, light, and the human spirit. Learn more: https://larryjortega.com/desert-totem-sirens-of-the-desert/
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Century Plant: A Leaf as a Beacon of Color and Light
$1,000.00My 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…
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Totem: Pillar of Light
$850.00My 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…
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Summer Storm
$200.00Summer Storm shows the power of desert storms. The season corresponds with the hurricane season of the eastern Pacific Ocean. A Pillar of Clouds and a Pillar of Fire guided the Israelites through the desert wilderness, never leaving them in their forty-year journey. Inspired by the stories in the biblical book Exodus. I created using…
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Give Us Barabbas
$500.00MetalPrints represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof and can be cleaned easily – avoid direct sunlight. “Give…
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Cicada: Songs in the Desert
$200.00Finding 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…
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Tres Agaves: Desert Moon
$950.00The 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….
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Desert Totem
$850.00An 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.
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Tres Agaves
$750.0032″ Cast resin sculpture using rare-earth minerals. Creates an unusual bioluminescent-like light from the sculpture.
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Desert Totem: Concrete Base
$150.0015″ x 4″ x 4″ Cast resin Totem layered with rare earth minerals to illuminate the dark.
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Sunset Wave
$750.00A four foot wall mounted or table setting sculpture. The shape of the agave casting is the same as an ocean wave.
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Objects for the Ofrenda: Soul Vessel #1
$350.00A unique gift for the home. A small sculpture created to emit a palette of bioluminecent like color and light. One of a kind piece from local artist, Larry Ortega.
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Agave Series: Desert Enchantment
$3,750.00The “Agave Series” of sculpture use the sensuous form of a leaf that creates a mood of sacredness in the dark.
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