The Season of Sculpture: Five Artists You Need to Know Right Now
From Florencia Escudero's sex doll-inspired creations to Louis Osmosis's witty installations, these sculptures are fueling one writer's wintertime obsession.
SARA ROFFINOFEBRUARY 13, 2024
There’s a reason sculpture feels like a balm in uncertain times. Hard or soft, abstract or representational, it offers tangible materiality: texture, weight, something to hold. Its invitation to move—its rejection of passive viewing, its demand to be encircled—may be just what we need in this cold, short month. This February, I found myself drawn to the work of sculptors, ranging from mid-career talents deepening their practice to new friends I’m excited to discover. Below, meet five artists who deserve your attention right now.