Art Miami Unveils: Joel Escalona's Still Stand with SBFA Gallery.
Joel Escalona's Still Stand at Art Miami, SBFA Gallery. Photo by Mariana Achach
Joel Escalona's "Still Stand" series, a remarkable collection of wooden sculptures, has made a significant impact at this year's Art Miami, presented in collaboration with SBFA Gallery. These pieces, are a testament to Escalona's mastery of form and his profound understanding of natural materials. Each sculpture, meticulously crafted from solid oak that has been aged for several months, showcases Escalona's ability to transform wood into expressions of serene beauty.
Art Miami, renowned for its focus on contemporary and modern art, serves as the ideal backdrop for the unveiling of Escalona's work. This event, celebrated for its curation of groundbreaking art, aligns perfectly with SBFA Gallery's mission to promote contemporary artists. The gallery, known for its expertise in contemporary paintings, sculptures, and photography, has expertly framed Escalona's sculptures within the context of modern artistic innovation. At Art Miami, Escalona's sculptures not only captivate the audience but also echo the fair's ethos of presenting art that challenges and inspires.
The collaboration between Joel Escalona, SBFA Gallery, and Art Miami highlights a unique intersection of artistic talent, curatorial excellence, and visionary presentation. These sculptures, through the lens of Mariana Achach, become more than just art pieces; they are a dialogue between the artist, the material, and the viewer, offering a moment of tranquility and reflection amidst the vibrant energy of Art Miami.
“Still Stand” Sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material, with smooth curves that flow into one another, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect. The sculptures themselves are like silent sentinels, standing guard over the spaces they inhabit, filling their viewers with a lust to touch them.
In a world filled with noise and chaos, Escalona's sculptures offer a moment of calm and tranquility. They invite the viewer to bask in their serenity, to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature, the beauty of wood, and the beauty of art.
Wood is a medium that offers so many benefits to art and design, beyond visual aesthetics. It's soft enough to be easily worked by hand, yet strong and hard enough to take on virtually any form. Escalona has harnessed the qualities of oak and walnut, natural materials that have been waiting for 3-4 months, to create these sculptures. Each piece is made to order, so some changes may happen to the final design due to the material and process, but that's what makes each piece so unique and special.