Mecrob - Aegis Grasp, 2025
W.A.Y Studio

Sculpture : steel, acrylic, metal, assemblage

35 x 30 x 21 cm 13.8 x 11.8 x 8.3 inch

€2,500

One of the last works available by this artist

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About the artwork

Type

Unique work

Signature

Engraved signature

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Dimensions cm inch

35 x 30 x 21 cm 13.8 x 11.8 x 8.3 inch Height x Width x Depth

Support

Sculpture sold with aluminium pedestal
Dimensions of pedestal: 5 x 30.5 x 19.5 cm 2 x 12 x 7.7 inch

Display

The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors


Tags

Conceptual

Humanity and Technology

Steampunk

golden

Silver

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

Artist's Concept:

Aegis Grasp explores the future of machines and silicon-based life. Its name represents strength, protection, and the power of technology.

The design combines biomechanical shapes with futuristic technology, reflecting ideas of control and order. It acts as both a shield and a source of strength, showing how machines might evolve alongside life. The structure balances raw power with detailed mechanical beauty.

Made with 3D printing and upcycled materials, Aegis Grasp blends artificial and natural forms. Everyday parts are taken apart and reassembled, giving them new meaning and creating a mix of strength and flexibility.

Standing between logic and mystery, Aegis Grasp is a monument to technology, human ambition, and the unknown future.

A word from the gallery owner:

This fascinating sculpture depicts a robotic hand majestically erected on a hexagonal base.

The work is distinguished by its complex assembly of technological components, combining shiny metal, multicolored cables, and printed circuits. Each articulated finger is finely detailed, equipped with transparent parts reminiscent of truly human phalanges.

The firmly anchored wrist overflows with revealed inner workings, offering a captivating display of modern engineering. The juxtaposition of smooth metal surfaces and exposed mechanical components gives the sculpture a futuristic, avant-garde dynamic. This creation, both organic and industrial, invites reflection on the interaction between humanity and technology, evoking a bold vision of the future.

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Attention:

-Unique and rare piece, Worldwide delivery. This artwork does not include a frame, you can frame it according to your preferences after receiving it.

- If you want your artwork to last longer, try to avoid direct sunlight and keep it indoors in a relatively dry environment.

- Shipping method: Registered mail with signature required from France, a tracking number will be provided to you.

-Please note that taxes and customs duties are the responsibility of the collector.

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About the seller

ANKHART • France

Vetted Seller


Hong Kong  • 2012

Presentation

W.A.Y Studio specializes in Upcycle Art, using electronic waste as a creative medium to explore the deep connections between technology, consumerism, and the environment. Through deconstruction and reconstruction, outdated technology is revitalized, transforming it into an artistic vessel that bridges the past and the future.

The team is composed of members from diverse cultural backgrounds, making cross-cultural fusion and upcycling its core identity. W.A.Y Studio's works often integrate both Eastern and Western cultural elements, crafting a unique expressive approach that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, industrial rationality with mystical symbolism. Representative works such as 《Silhaya》, 《Machina Altar》, 《Aegis Grasp》, and 《Eden’s Silicon Arbor》 delve into the delicate equilibrium between abandonment and rebirth, technology and faith.

Artistic Philosophy

"Upcycling is not just about reshaping materials—it’s a way of seeing the world." — W.A.Y Studio. 

In an era dominated by consumerism, overproduction and rapid technological iteration have led to increasing resource waste.

W.A.Y Studio’s works are not only artistic expressions but also reflections and responses to this phenomenon. From material selection to final presentation, W.A.Y Studio remains committed to environmental consciousness and responsibility—using art to express an attitude and creativity to confront the challenges of our time. By transcending their original functions, a vacuum tube or a circuit board becomes more than just discarded remnants; they serve as bridges between eras and ideas, finding new life in abandonment and awakening value from oblivion.

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