FlowZart

Free-Standing Assemblage Sculpture - Found Objects & Mixed Media - 2026

Sculpture of a meditative figure made from metal parts, with a heart symbol on its chest and a flower on its head, sitting cross-legged with hands palm-up.
Sculpture of a meditative figure made from metal parts, with a heart symbol on its chest and a flower on its head, sitting cross-legged with hands palm-up.

Overview

Decorative sculpture resembling a face made of various objects including a fruit, with jewelry and other adornments, illuminated with green and yellow lights.

FlowZart is a one-of-a-kind assemblage sculpture by Emmanuel Marti that embodies the pursuit of creative flow through a whimsical fusion of unexpected forms and expressive details. Seated in a meditative pose, the figure balances playful character with a sense of inner calm and focused imagination. Its distressed surface embraces wear and imperfection as essential elements of the work, transforming signs of time and experience into part of the sculpture's character and visual language.

Details

Year, 2026

Size, Medium

Materials, Found Objects, Metal, Wood, LED Lighting, Distressed Paint Finish

Dimensions, × × in.

The Story Behind FlowZart

Discover the personal journey, creative experimentation, and renewed sense of purpose that gave FlowZart its deeper meaning.

With a whimsical dragonfly moustache, a seahorse-shaped goatee, and a gentle smile, FlowZart embodies the pursuit of the creative flow state. Seated in a meditative lotus pose, the sculpture represents inner calm, focused imagination, and the quiet balance from which meaningful creativity emerges.

As the artist's first exploration of distressed paint techniques, the sculpture intentionally reveals layers of wear beneath its surface, reflecting the marks that time, experience, and adversity leave on every life. Rather than concealing these imperfections, FlowZart embraces them as part of its character and story.

In retrospect, the work came to symbolize something even more personal. Created after a difficult family hiatus, FlowZart marks the artist's return to making art—a powerful reminder of rediscovering inner peace, reconnecting with creativity, and allowing imagination to flow freely once again.

A Closer Look

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