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José Manuel Castro López manipulates stone like it was soft clay. His sculptures are full of twists and turns, waves and wrinkles which contrast with the tough material and make you question the laws of physics.

The Spanish artist draws inspiration from Galician mythology: "My relationship with the stone is not physical, but magical," he told The Creators Project. "It recognizes me, it obeys me…we understand each other. My stones are not lifeless. They manifest themselves". To create these smooth textures López uses mostly quartz and granite.

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    Sally Vogel
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does he do this? The rock surface looks original...but can't be.???

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like this stone, the strongest/hardest/toughest of hearts can bleed.

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the right looks like the Grandmother Willow from Pocahontas :)

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That heavy trash bag you're trying to lift as well tying it together

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this! I imagine getting born, and as my head presents, I scream in fear of this new world !

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