Dylan Martinez Water Balloon Group 2 - Cool Breeze, Sunset Orange w/ droplets, Yellow, Forest Green For Sale

About this work

Dylan Martinez has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary glass sculpture, pushing the boundaries of the medium through his innovative approach to form and surface treatment. His work bridges the gap between craft tradition and fine art, earning recognition from collectors who appreciate both technical virtuosity and conceptual depth. Water Balloon Group 2 - Cool Breeze, Sunset Orange w/ droplets, Yellow, Forest Green exemplifies Martinez's ongoing exploration of nostalgia, impermanence, and the tension between fragility and solidity. The series transforms an ephemeral childhood object—the water balloon at its moment of maximum tension before bursting—into permanent glass form. Each sculpture undergoes an intensive process of hot sculpting followed by sandblasting and acid etching, which renders the transparent material into something that mimics the translucent, taut skin of latex filled with water. The surface treatments create a soft, tactile quality that belies the material's inherent hardness, inviting viewers to reconsider their assumptions about both glass and memory. The four-piece grouping presents a considered palette ranging from cool to warm tones, with the Sunset Orange piece featuring delicate droplet details that suggest condensation or the first breach of the balloon's surface. At approximately four to five inches in length, these intimate sculptures function both as individual objects and as a cohesive installation, their domestic scale encouraging close viewing and personal engagement. Martinez's ability to arrest a fleeting moment in such a demanding medium speaks to his mastery of glasswork technique and his sophisticated understanding of conceptual sculpture. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work, please contact Guy Hepner directly.