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Dylan Martinez, B190, 2022
Dylan Martinez, B190, 2022

Dylan Martinez

B190, 2022
Unique hand blown glass sculpture
15 3/4 x 7 x 5 in
40 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm
Unique
Series: H20/SiO2 Water Bags
Copyright The Artist
$ 2,450.00
Dylan Martinez, B190, 2022
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Dylan Martinez, B190, 2022
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Dylan Martinez's sculptures, particularly his renowned water bags, stand as captivating explorations of perception, materiality, and the boundaries of artistic representation. Within this diverse body of work, Martinez's water bags...
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Dylan Martinez's sculptures, particularly his renowned water bags, stand as captivating explorations of perception, materiality, and the boundaries of artistic representation. Within this diverse body of work, Martinez's water bags emerge as quintessential examples of his mastery in manipulating glass to convey the illusion of fluidity and weightlessness.
In his series of hyper-realistic glass water bags, Martinez showcases his technical prowess by meticulously crafting molten glass into convincing replicas of transparent plastic bags filled with water. Each sculpture captures the delicate contours and shimmering surface of water with astonishing precision, inviting viewers to marvel at the seemingly impossible transformation of solid glass into the appearance of liquid.
What distinguishes Martinez's water bags is not only their remarkable realism but also the conceptual depth they evoke. By presenting these mundane objects in an unexpected medium, Martinez prompts viewers to question the nature of reality and the reliability of their own perceptions. The transparent quality of the glass further complicates this inquiry, as viewers are compelled to contemplate the interplay between transparency and opacity, presence and absence.
In a playful twist on his water bag theme, Martinez introduces a variation featuring a goldfish cracker suspended within the glass. This unexpected inclusion adds a whimsical and surreal element to the sculpture, imbuing it with a sense of humor and inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between object and context. The juxtaposition of the delicate, ephemeral quality of the goldfish cracker with the permanence and solidity of the glass creates a striking visual contrast, further enhancing the surreal quality of the artwork.
Through his water bag sculptures, including the version with a goldfish cracker inside, Martinez invites viewers to engage with themes of transience, transformation, and the fluidity of perception. These captivating artworks serve as powerful reminders of the artist's ability to push the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums and challenge viewers to see the world in new and unexpected ways.
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