Artwork Description

Title: Forms in the Space
Artist: María Lagunes (1926–2024)
Country: Mexico
Year: Undated
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 108 × 30 × 40 cm

Description
Forms in the Space (also referred to as Shapes in Space) is an abstract bronze sculpture by celebrated Mexican artist María Lagunes, known for her distinctive exploration of form, volume, and spatial dynamics. The piece features an interplay of curving and angular geometries, engaging with the space around it through rhythm, tension, and flow.

Artistic Style
Lagunes’ work is deeply rooted in abstract and geometric language, often materialized through architectural arrangements that evoke biomorphic shapes, monolithic forms, or urban/personage hybrids. Her sculptures transcend static form, inviting viewers to consider the sculpture as a dynamic entity in conversation with its environment.

Context
The Title: Forms in the Space reflects the artist’s intent to explore not just physical shape, but the relationship between form and void, mass and air. This concept, a recurring theme in Lagunes’ oeuvre, emphasizes how sculptural forms redefine and activate the space they inhabit.

About the Artist
María Lagunes (1926–2024) was a pioneering figure in Mexican contemporary sculpture. Her career spanned over seven decades, during which she developed a body of work characterized by both expressive abstraction and structural precision. She was celebrated not only for her monumental public art but also for more intimate pieces like this, which encapsulate her commitment to formal experimentation and poetic spatial dialogue.

Provenance & Condition
The sculpture is in excellent condition, with the bronze surface exhibiting a rich, natural patina. Documentation regarding authenticity and provenance is available upon request.