Kiko Miyares: Wood Sculpture and the Art of Deformation
Kiko Miyares, who hails from Llanes, Asturias, and was born in 1977, initially trained as a painter but shifted his focus to wood sculpture in 2004. His creations twist familiar forms—such as heads, bodies, and cars—rendering them both recognizable and transformed. This alteration invites viewers to reassess their perceptions, as the sculptures' relationships shift with movement. His work is characterized by a blend of careful planning and handcrafted techniques. Featured in a series by Colossal, small wooden cars emit beams of light, prompting a reevaluation of their roles while still being identifiable. These pieces encourage spectators to rethink common visuals, disrupting automatic perceptions and inviting a closer examination, independent of historical knowledge.
Key facts
- Kiko Miyares was born in Llanes, Asturias, in 1977.
- He trained as a painter before moving progressively toward sculpture, especially in wood.
- Since 2004, wood has been the center of his practice.
- His process starts from familiar forms — heads, faces, bodies, automobiles, or popular-culture figures — and alters their proportions, perspective, and structure.
- The resulting figures remain recognizable but cannot be read in the same way as the original.
- Viewing angle matters: changing position alters the relations between parts, and a compact figure can become an almost abstract composition.
- A series presented by Colossal features small vehicles carved from blocks of wood that project long beams of light serving as headlights, supports, and structural parts.
- The contrast between complex planning and artisanal gesture characterizes his practice, with wood retaining traces of manual work.
Entities
Artists
- Kiko Miyares
- Aryz
- Francesco Faraci
- Rachel Youn
- Imon Boy
- Max Guther
- Shilpa Gupta
- Matsuyama Miyabi
- Aono Fumiaki
- Rik Oostenbroek
Institutions
- Colossal
- Westwing
- Crosby Studios
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Clarks
Locations
- Llanes
- Asturias
- Spain
- Palermo
- Italy