He carves real stones to make them look as though they have soft, fabric-like wrinkles and creases.
The illusion is awe-inspiring and speaks to the reverence that Lopez has for his subject.
My relationship with the stone is not only physical but also magical, Lopez tells My Modern Met.
They manifest, they obey me, we understand each other.
I adapt to its essence, Lopez explains.
I take advantage of its qualities and I venture to get the best out of it.
And I remove the trace of the tool with textures and oxides.
Check out Lopezs incredible stone sculptures below and find more of his work onFacebook.
