Serie de la ribera Nº 23 Sculpture

Gazing at the Serie de la ribera N° 23, one might wonder about the hands that shaped it. This iron sculpture, crafted by Bastón Díaz in 2012, invites us to explore its story. The Serie de la ribera N° 23 stands as a testament to Díaz’s artistic journey. Born in Buenos Aires in 1946, Díaz’s path was not a straight line to monumental sculptures. He began his artistic training at the Escuela de Bellas Artes Manuel Belgrano. His education continued in France at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and the École Pratique des Hautes Études de La Sorbonne. He also spent time at the Victor Vasarely Studio, immersing himself in the world of art. Upon returning to Buenos Aires in 1977, Díaz took a detour. He set aside his artistic pursuits and worked as a tool and die maker for nearly a decade. This experience, though seemingly unrelated to art, likely shaped his perspective and honed his skills with metal. In the late 1980s, Díaz returned to sculpting. This time, his focus shifted to monumental pieces. His works often evoke a sense of nostalgia. They reflect the themes of an immigrant’s life. The Serie de la ribera N° 23, with its dimensions of 30 x 22 x 25 cm, exemplifies his powerful and solid style. While his art speaks to personal experiences, it also draws inspiration from constructivist sculptors like Max Bill, Naum Gabo, and Antón Pevsner. The Serie de la ribera N° 23 stands before us as a result of this artistic heritage and Díaz’s unique journey. It invites us to reflect on the intersection of personal experience, artistic inspiration, and the power of metal to convey meaning.