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Irreversível — Contemporary Sculptural Work (Made to Order)
$14,800
£11,280.82
€13,011.24
CA$21,020.43
A$22,588.66
CHF 12,120.13
MX$266,080.59
NOK 152,397.14
SEK 139,213.80
DKK 97,240.88
About the Item
Irreversível is a contemporary sculptural work that investigates the notion of permanence, instability, and transformation within matter. The piece explores how minimal gestures and precise structural decisions can generate states of tension, imbalance, and silent movement, revealing that what appears stable is, in fact, constantly negotiating its own condition.
Composed of a steel base, a spherical metallic element, and a wooden structure that partially rests upon it, the sculpture establishes a delicate and intentional displacement. One point of the form is supported by the sphere, while another anchors to the base, leaving the remaining extremities suspended in space. This asymmetrical configuration creates a subtle inclination, both horizontal and vertical, suggesting an invisible force acting upon the body of the work. The sculpture does not seek equilibrium as resolution, but rather embraces imbalance as a state of existence.
The materials are treated with restraint and clarity. Wood, metal, and structural elements are not ornamented but allowed to express their inherent weight, density, and presence. Through this economy of form, the work emphasizes concentration over excess, allowing meaning to emerge from tension, gravity, and spatial relation rather than narrative or decoration.
Irreversível is part of Otávio Motta’s ongoing sculptural research into material sensitivity and inner force, where matter is understood as an active field — capable of holding energy, memory, and transformation. The work reflects a practice rooted in minimalism not as reduction, but as precision: each element exists because it is necessary, and every gesture carries conceptual weight.
An important aspect of the sculpture is its mutability. The vertical elements are not permanently fixed, allowing the piece to be subtly reconfigured according to space, context, or curatorial intention. This adaptability is intrinsic to the work’s conception, reinforcing the idea that form is never static and that meaning can shift without losing its core identity.
This sculpture is a unique, one-of-a-kind work and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist.
- Creator:Otávio Motta (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 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:11-12 weeks
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- Seller Location:Vargem Pequena, BR
- Reference Number:Seller: Irreversível — Studio Study 021stDibs: LU10792248351262
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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