Dylan Martinez BF 17 (Skeleton Fish) For Sale

About this work

Dylan Martinez has established himself as one of the most technically accomplished glass artists working today, commanding significant attention from collectors who recognize the extraordinary difficulty of his chosen medium. His work occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of scientific precision and artistic expression, with pieces held in private collections internationally. BF 17 (Skeleton Fish) exemplifies Martinez's virtuosic command of hot-sculpted glass, a process requiring split-second decisions and years of accumulated expertise. The work presents an anatomical study of piscine skeletal architecture, rendered with remarkable fidelity to biological form. At 11.25 by 5.5 by 4 inches, the sculpture achieves an intimate scale that invites close examination of its intricate details. The combination of sandblasting and acid etching creates a surface quality that shifts between opacity and translucence, allowing light to penetrate and illuminate the internal structure in ways that recall both laboratory specimen and ethereal apparition. The piece demonstrates Martinez's ongoing investigation into the tension between fragility and permanence, mortality and preservation. Glass, a material that exists in a perpetual state between solid and liquid, becomes the ideal medium for capturing the paradox of the skeleton, that most enduring remnant of living creatures. The fish form carries rich symbolic weight across cultures, suggesting transformation, the unconscious, and the hidden depths beneath visible surfaces. Guy Hepner invites inquiries regarding the acquisition of this exceptional work. Please contact the gallery for availability, pricing, and additional documentation.