Búho by Luis Avilés is a bronze sculpture with silver patina depicting the owl — a universal symbol of wisdom and nocturnal vigilance. Avilés’s treatment of the subject balances naturalistic observation with stylized sculptural simplification, creating a piece that is both recognizable and artistically distinctive. The silver patina adds a cool, lunar quality that reinforces the owl’s association with nighttime and mystery.
Tecnica: Patina Application
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Virgen de la Caridad
Virgen de la Caridad by Luis Avilés is a bronze sculpture depicting Cuba’s patron saint, the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre. This sacred figure holds profound cultural and spiritual significance for the Cuban diaspora, and Avilés’s interpretation brings devotional tradition into dialogue with contemporary sculptural practice. The work represents the sacred art dimension of his versatile portfolio, alongside organic and abstract pieces.
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Coral
Coral by Alberto Venereo draws inspiration from marine reef ecosystems, translating the organic complexity of coral formations into monumental sculptural form. The piece reflects Venereo’s deep understanding of natural structures, developed through years of hands-on work in restoration and reconstruction. Designed for exterior installation, Coral engages with its environment in ways that echo the symbiotic relationship between coral organisms and their surroundings.
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Nautilus
Nautilus by Rodney Acosta draws its name and form from the chambered nautilus shell, one of nature’s most perfect mathematical structures. The sculpture translates the logarithmic spiral found in marine organisms into a monumental three-dimensional object, inviting contemplation of the relationship between natural geometry and human craft. Suitable for both interior and exterior installation, Nautilus exemplifies Acosta’s signature approach of transforming biological observation into sculptural abstraction.
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Tantra
Tantra by José Enrique Valdescano explores symbolism, the human body, and spirituality through the language of bronze sculpture. Drawing on sacred and mystical traditions, the work invites viewers into a contemplative space where physical form becomes a vehicle for transcendent meaning. Created by a UNEAC member and multiple Grand Prix winner, Tantra represents the culmination of decades of rigorous sculptural practice rooted in the Cuban artistic tradition.
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Crisalida
Crisálida by Luis Avilés captures the metamorphic moment of transformation — the chrysalis stage where one form dissolves to become another. Working in bronze, Avilés gives permanent physical presence to what is inherently a transitional, impermanent state. Suitable for both exterior and interior installation, Crisálida is one of four works by Avilés in the Run Art Inside catalogue, demonstrating his range and versatility within the bronze medium.
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Housewife
Housewife by Uldis López is a bronze sculpture that transforms an everyday domestic figure into a compelling artistic statement. López, designated Master Sculptor at Run Art Foundry, brings technical mastery and conceptual depth to a subject that challenges traditional boundaries between the domestic and the monumental. The work reflects his ability to find sculptural significance in quotidian life, rendered with the precision and permanence that bronze demands.