From Wood to Bronze: Raul De Lara on Capturing the Personality of Material

Artist Interview with Raul De Lara

From Wood to Bronze: Raul De Lara on Capturing the Personality of Material

For Raul De Lara, every piece of wood has its own personality. In this interview, he shares his relationship with wood and how a vase became the starting point for a bronze work. From the original form to an incredibly detailed wax replica, the process captures something wood can’t naturally reproduce: a perfect copy of itself.

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