FlowZart
Free-Standing Assemblage Sculpture - Found Objects & Mixed Media - 2026
Overview
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
Every assemblage reveals new stories through its textures, materials, and hidden details.
