Dylan Martinez Bubble Fish 15 (skeleton fish) For Sale

Dylan Martinez has established himself as one of the most technically accomplished glass artists working in America today, distinguished by his ability to merge classical glassblowing techniques with contemporary sculptural vision. His work occupies a compelling position at the intersection of craft and fine art, earning recognition from collectors who appreciate both material mastery and conceptual depth. Bubble Fish 15 (skeleton fish) exemplifies Martinez's signature approach to the medium, employing a labor-intensive process that combines hot sculpting, sandblasting, and acid etching to achieve surfaces and forms impossible through any single technique alone. The skeletal rendering of the fish form speaks to Martinez's ongoing exploration of transparency and structure—using glass not merely as a decorative material but as a means of revealing what lies beneath visible surfaces. The piece belongs to his celebrated Bubble Fish series, in which the artist examines aquatic life through a lens that oscillates between scientific observation and poetic interpretation. At 12.75 x 7 x 4.75 inches, this sculpture possesses an intimate scale that rewards close examination, allowing viewers to appreciate the subtle gradations achieved through Martinez's etching process and the delicate interplay of light through the glass body. The skeletal motif within this particular work introduces a memento mori quality absent from other entries in the series, suggesting themes of fragility and impermanence that resonate beyond pure aesthetic appreciation. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this work from our New York gallery, and we invite collectors to contact us directly regarding acquisition.