The Hunter

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

Overview

The Hunter is a one-of-a-kind assemblage sculpture by Emmanuel Marti that transforms discarded mechanical components and childhood game relics into a battle-hardened lion-humanoid gunslinger. Weathered surfaces, rusted textures, and carefully layered details give the figure the presence of a character shaped by countless imagined adventures. Drawing from the science fiction and Western heroes of Emmanuel's youth, the sculpture combines reclaimed materials with cinematic storytelling to create a bold expression of courage, resilience, and imagination.

Details

Year, 2026

Size, Medium

Materials: Found Objects, Toys, Fan Frame, Metal Components, Glass, LED Lighting

Dimensions: 32 × 20 × 13 in.

The Story Behind
The Hunter

Discover the cinematic influences, symbolism, and creative vision behind this battle-hardened guardian of the imagination.

Emerging from a fusion of discarded fan mechanics and childhood game relics, The Hunter takes the form of a battle-hardened lion-humanoid gunslinger. Constructed from the base upward, his weathered surfaces, rusted textures, and battle scars suggest a lifetime of adventures across imagined frontiers.

At the center of his chest, an eternal flame burns brightly, symbolizing an undying creative fire. Inspired by the fast-draw heroes of the science fiction and Western films that shaped the artist's youth, The Hunter embodies courage, resilience, precision, and the enduring thrill of the pursuit.

Blending reclaimed materials with cinematic storytelling, the sculpture transforms forgotten objects into a timeless guardian whose greatest weapon is imagination itself.

A Closer Look

Every assemblage reveals new stories through its textures, materials, and hidden details.