Explore the artistry of Felipe RJ Marcel, a sculptor who has been defining the art world for over three decades. With a mastery of mix media and a passion for public art, Felipe's creations are a testament to his skill and creativity. Each sculpture tells a story, drawing viewers into a world of beauty, emotion, and profound expression.
"North Galleon" is a mixed media sculpture, Stainless steel, cement
dimensions: 110' long by 35' tall by 30' wide
2014-2016
you can see it in barrio Amelia, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
This is my largest sculpture yet. It is 110 feet long, 45 feet tall, and 30 feet wide, made of stainless steel and cement. The sculpture represents the first voyagers to the island. You can see it in B. Amelia Guaynabo PR.
This is my last public sculpture. It is 20 feet tall and 7 feet in diameter, made of cement, stainless steel, marble, and moonstone. The construction process was done entirely by hand without the use of a mold.
"This is my first bronze monument, created for the town of Maunabo, Puerto Rico. It was also the first sculpture for the town. The piece depicts a fat town's first scher and his son fishing for crabs, but the father notices that the child's sack has a hole where the crabs are escaping."
This is a twin sculpture situated in the heart of the Gold Mile of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Each sculpture is 25 feet tall, 7 feet wide, and 6 feet deep, made of corten, cement, and stainless steel. They represent the transformation of humanity for good.
This is my favorite public art commission because it was my first monument with creative freedom. 45 feet tall by 20 feet long and 12 feet wide cement and stainless steel.This sculpture was handcrafted without molds using various materials to enhance the sculpture's appearance. Acid stains were applied to the cement to give it a earth finish.
You can find this sculpture atop the activity center in Posuelo Guayama. The 12-foot-tall, 5-foot-diameter stainless steel sculpture resembles an Atalaya, protecting the fishermen.
You can find this sculpture atop the activity center in Posuelo Guayama. The 12-foot-tall, 5-foot-diameter stainless steel sculpture resembles an Atalaya, protecting the fishermen.
full view
Sculptures that ware made for a specific location for private collectors.
PRIVET COMMISSIONS
"Zafra" was commissioned by a private client in Nassau, Las Bahamas. The stainless steel pineapple adorned with crystals and LED lights will stand 6 feet tall by 5 feet in diameter.
year: 2022.
Commissioned by a private client in Nassau, Las Bahamas, the stainless steel pineapple adorned with crystals and LED lights will stand 6 feet tall by 5 feet in diameter.
year: 2022.
Night view
The sculpture is 8 feet tall and 5 feet in diameter. It is made of stainless steel and cement. The sculpture represents the emotional distance that can be created by technology. It is named "Jivaro" after the people of rural areas of Puerto Rico.
The sculpture is 8 feet tall and 5 feet in diameter. It is made of stainless steel and cement. The sculpture represents the emotional distance that can be created by technology. It is named "Jivaro" after the people of rural areas of Puerto Rico.
In 2016, I relocated to Rincón, a charming surfing town in Puerto Rico. As I spent more time there, I noticed a large number of surfboards that were being discarded by surfers or stored in houses. This inspired me to create sculptures out of them and observe people's reactions. To my delight, the sculptures were a huge success. Since then, I have been creating a yearly sculpture to welcome the surf season.
RESICLE SURF BOARD SCULPTURES
"Storm" Mix media surfboard lamp, a private commission with dimensions of 3' tall by 18" wide by 6' long, created in 2018.
This surfboard features a carving of the Puerto Rican flag with a "Machete" design as fins. The "Machete" is a national symbol that represents hard work, originating from the sugar cane industry on the island. The surfboard's dimensions are 6 feet tall, 19 inches wide 10 inches deep. It will be available for purchase in 2024.
In this shortboard, I drew inspiration from the octopus and calamari. It measures 6' in height, 19" in width, and 12" in depth, with a stainless steel base and fins.
This surfboard is my most popular model. The combination of its color, texture, and intense carving leaves a big impression on anyone who sees it. It stands at 6 feet tall, 19 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, steel base and fins.
This longboard is my first and personal collection, and it's a crowd favorite whenever I exhibit it.
10 feet in height, 21 inches in width, and 24"inches in depth, with a stainless steel base and fins.
This piece was one of two first-prize winners of the 1991 second biennial of ceramics in Puerto Rico. Today, they are part of the collection of the Art Museum of Ponce, PR. The sculpture is a mixed media, including clay, driftwood, steel, and mahogany wood. Its dimensions are 12" in height, 14" in length, and 2" in depth.
This piece was one of two first-prize winners of the 1991 second biennial of ceramics in Puerto Rico. Today, they are part of the collection of the Art Museum of Ponce, PR. The sculpture is a mixed media, including clay, driftwood, steel, and mahogany wood. Its dimensions are 12" in height, 8" in length, and 2" in depth.
“Chaos in the order and order in the chaos” is the law I focus on when I am working on any sculpture. First, I am fascinated with things decaying and how they deteriorate slowly taking care to do it right and how they change subtle hints of colors and forms over time.
Secondly, I’m fascinated by the concept of balance. Straight things and 90-degree angles are not predominant in nature. I like the challenge of combining irregular forms with straight forms and angles to create a semblance of nature with different materials. I am always looking for that small balance in the union of diverse things. My work originated with modeling gesso and then I discovered clay. I have a secret crush on ceramics. Ever since I met her we have had this “romance”, even when I work cement, fiberglass, or any malleable material I treat it like I do ceramics. The reason for this is with clay I learned the magic of transforming and incorporating other materials accidentally creating organic and mysterious forms.
Even when I use stainless steel I have to prepare it and work it to look “edged and used”. I am continuously developing new ideas determined by new experiences and materials I come across. An example of this is my new series of discarded and refurbished surfboards turned sculptures. The idea came to me when I moved to the surf town of Rincón. I am also integrating a new “material; Light
