Caballo VI, 2026

Miquel Aparici  

“Caballo VI" embodies a masterful blend of simplicity and expressive power. The artist, Miquel Aparici, transforms reclaimed materials into a three-dimensional being. He utilizes a precise assembly technique. Old wooden elements and metal components merge to form a stylized equine figure. The silhouette is defined by clean lines and a rhythmic composition. A deep black finish dominates the body. This dark tone contrasts sharply with the vibrant red accent on the neck. The artwork features intricate decorative details. A saddle composed of pale rectangular tiles suggests a mosaic quality. Gilded heart-shaped ornaments adorn the flanks and chest. These golden touches add a layer of elegance to the rustic materiality.
The piece invites a playful game of observation. It challenges the viewer to identify the disused objects hidden within the structure. The sculpture balances a primitive charm with a sophisticated aesthetic. This tension creates a compelling visual dialogue between the forgotten origin of the materials and the refined final form. The figure stands on sturdy legs, grounding the imaginative construction in a physical reality.

Miquel Aparici's sculptures are surprising assemblages made from old objects that had other uses in the past, and which the artist recovers and uses in a creative and ingenious way. The result is an original collection of unusual animals that test our imagination and invite us to discover the elements that make up each piece, in a fun game of observation requiring the complicity of the viewer. His work is characterised by simplicity, since most of his pieces bring together few elements, resulting in very elegant compositions with simple lines but great expressive power. He turns his drawings into three-dimensional beings, using the technique of assemblage with old utensils as well as moulds disused objects of wood and metal. Aparici has produced more than 350 pieces, representing all kinds of animals of different shapes and sizes, from a life-size elephant to tiny insects. Using the same technique, among his sculptures we find musical instruments, rockets, masks and a collection of 'secret books'.