Wood stele sculpture, from a series of wood and metal steles the artist created. Jorge Yázpik is one of the most renowned contemporary Mexican artists (born Mexico City, 1955). He works in large and small scale abstract sculptures using various precious and semi-precious stones. Yázpik’s approaches stone materials with high respect for their natural qualities, opportunities, and limitations. Every discourse with the material is approached in Yázpik’s own words, by “clearing the path”, making spa...