Colores & Flores

Client

Private

Year

2021

Colors y Flores is a hand-painted chainsaw sculpture carved from applewood, depicting three blossoms, one open and two closed. The work symbolizes the unfolding of fertility and femininity, while also reflecting my deep connection to Spanish culture. The raw, textured cuts of the chainsaw preserve the organic energy of the wood, while the vivid colors bring the blossoms to life, creating a dialogue between strength and delicacy, tradition and personal expression

Overview

This sculpture was developed as part of my exploration of organic form, symbolism, and cultural memory. Using applewood as a medium, I combined the raw physicality of chainsaw carving with the intimacy of hand-painting, merging two contrasting techniques. The three blossoms represent stages of becoming,latent, unfolding, and open—serving as metaphors for womanhood, fertility, and transformation. Inspired by Spanish floral traditions and personal experiences, the piece reflects on cycles of nature and identity, creating a tangible link between cultural heritage and contemporary artistic practice.

Client

Private

Industry

Sculptural Art

Service

Chainsaw Sculpture

3D Object

Cut Art

Duration

2 weeks

The Challenge

The main challenge lay in transforming a heavy, raw block of wood into a delicate symbolic form without losing its material vitality. Working with a chainsaw demanded precision and control in a medium that resists fine detailing, while the hand-painted finish had to complement rather than overpower the sculptural structure. Balancing strength and fragility, and giving abstract symbolism a physical presence, became the central task of the work.