Madre e hijo reclinados 1976

This striking sculpture in painted metal is by Edgar Negret. It’s called "Madre e hijo reclinados" - Mother and reclining child. The bold, assertive red is so striking. It's a brave choice, especially when you think about how color interacts with form. The industrial feel of the materials, juxtaposed with the curvaceous, almost organic shapes creates a tension that I find really exciting. Notice how the light catches the edges and planes of the metal, creating a play of shadows that shifts as you move around the sculpture. This isn't just a static object; it's alive, constantly changing. I love how Negret uses the rigid geometry to also convey tenderness, in its evocation of a mother and child. This play between the abstract and the representational is really powerful. Negret often explored the relationship between technology and nature. You see that push and pull between the man-made and the organic here too. Like Brancusi before him, Negret coaxes something both ancient and futuristic from his chosen material.