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Centelha — One-of-a-Kind Oxidized Steel
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Centelha is conceived as a concentrated event—an ignition held in stillness.
Developed within the artist’s First Movement, the work investigates the threshold between containment and emergence: a silent mass charged with the imminence of transformation. First Movement explores transcendence through minimal, structurally decisive interventions in mass and interval.
A monolithic cube in welded, patinated steel sustains a single brass rod that interrupts the volume with precision. The contrast between the darkened steel surface and the luminous brass element establishes a disciplined vocabulary of weight, interval, and radiance—where the gesture is minimal, yet structurally decisive.
Hand-fabricated in the studio through welded steel construction and controlled oxidation/patina, the sculpture is finished and sealed to preserve the surface character. Centelha is offered as a unique work (1/1), fabricated upon acquisition, and will not be reproduced or editioned. Lead time is 6–8 weeks, and the work is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions: 50 × 50 × 50 cm (cube); brass rod 20 cm; approx. 70 cm overall height.
Materials/Techniques: Hand-fabricated; welded; patinated steel; brass.
- Creator:Otávio Motta (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 50 in (127 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2025
- Production Type:New Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:7-8 weeks
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- Seller Location:Vargem Pequena, BR
- Reference Number:Seller: OM-CEN-2025-001 Centelha First Movement1stDibs: LU10792248369552
Otávio Motta
Otávio Motta is a Brazilian contemporary sculptor active in both Brazil and the international art scene. His practice centers on the investigation of material as a sensitive, expressive entity, exploring how physical matter can hold, transmit, and respond to forces such as memory, perception, and presence.
Motta’s work fuses natural wood, metal, resin, and industrial elements, merging precise craftsmanship with conceptual research. Rather than treating these materials as inert, he approaches them as active participants capable of generating tension, vibration, and spatial awareness. His sculptures function as experiential objects, inviting the viewer to engage physically and perceptually, not just visually.
Informed by an ongoing study of materiality and invisible forces, Motta positions his work at the intersection of contemporary sculpture, design, and architecture. The result is a body of work that acts as both physical structure and conceptual inquiry, engaging the viewer in a contemplative experience of form.
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