Sculpture Nelson Morales

This elegant wooden sculpture by Nelson Morales from the Dominican Republic exudes strength and stillness. With a height of 51 cm and flowing, almost wavy shapes, the sculpture depicts a stylised female figure draped in a long, robe-like form. The absence of facial detail and the abstract lines give the work a timeless character, while the warm wood and careful finish suggest a deeply human presence. Nelson Morales is known for his refined approach to tropical hardwood and his ability to make emotion and identity tangible in abstraction. His work reflects the rich cultural traditions of the Caribbean, with influences from African, Taino and European visual language. Morales is inspired by the female form, spirituality and the relationship between man and nature — themes he captures with a modern, minimalist approach. This sculpture invites contemplation: about elegance, about simplicity, and about how form and material together can tell a story that goes beyond words. A striking work within our collection, in a condition full of character.