Cristo Escamilla: Dog Wire Art gourd and its ears and horns

and its ears and horns are removable

the eye catching false motion in the curves

and sturdy feet that plant it firmly on the ground

Adorned with paper flowers and birds in her hair

brings the piece to life

Cristo Escamilla: Dog Wire Art gourd and its ears and hornsThis is a remarkably expressive little sculpture by Cristo Escamilla, a lean, elegant sighthound (think greyhound or galgo) rendered entirely in fine magnet copper wire. The piece captures the dog alert and upright, its long neck stretched forward, mouth slightly open, and completely at ease. The technique is what makes this so special. Cristo works with very fine copper wire, building up volume by looping and coiling it back on itself repeatedly,