Sea Urchins

Brian López’s Sea Urchins, brings microscopic marine life into a striking, large-scale sculpture. Using driftwood collected from Dorado’s Ojo del Buey beach and rebar salvaged from nearby construction sites, López creates two interconnected pieces inspired by radiolarians, tiny sea creatures once illustrated by Ernst Haeckel. The larger sculpture, painted in soft whites, pinks, and blues, echoes the colors of Arecibo’s Cueva del Indio, while the smaller, more natural-toned piece draws on Puerto Rican cultural traditions. Set outdoors, the sculptures come to life with the changing light—casting dynamic shadows by day and glowing with gentle hues at night. López’s work celebrates nature’s cycles, using reclaimed materials to highlight the beauty and interconnection of life in all its forms.