Rogacion

"Rogacion" (Prayer), cast in bronze, shows CHOCO's ability to translate his textural interests into metalwork with striking results. The sculpture presents a stylized head crowned with a fish form, creating a powerful vertical composition that seems to reference both religious iconography and African sculptural traditions. The surface is entirely covered with the artist's characteristic textural treatments - the fish decorated with a regular pattern of raised dots, while the face features a large circular medallion with intricate, web-like patterns.

The golden-bronze patina unifies the piece while highlighting the depth and variety of these surface treatments, creating a rich interplay of light and shadow across the various textures. The juxtaposition of geometric patterning with organic forms demonstrates CHOCO's masterful ability to merge different cultural and visual traditions into a cohesive whole, while the fish motif adds a symbolic dimension that suggests both spiritual and cultural significance.