Character, Photos and Story by
Ana Isabel Pais
Moon Walker
April 2023
Natural rocks, shell, sea urchin and ceramic
Height: 10 cm
Unique handmade sculpture
Rock and shells collected in Estoril
Photographed in Estoril
Welcome to an innovative art concept that combines sculpture, photography and storytelling around a suiseki rock. Suiseki are naturally formed stones, resembling faces, animals or other creatures.
This is a unique rock, sculpted by nature, found at the beach. This is a unique sculpture crafted by human hands. This is the story of a rock. I bring the “rock face” to life by sculpting a ceramic body around it. This new being will return to the place where it "lived" before becoming a fictional character. I photograph its details and expressions which will inspire the creation of a story. Contrary to the conventional, the illustration precedes and inspires the narrative making the photos the catalyst for writing a story. And this is how rocks talk to you...
The Moon Walker will have his own story soon.