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"I am doing what I like and I enjoy it immensely. Through my work I manifest and celebrate my joy."
Born September 26, 1974, Willy Macedo has specialized in stone-carving since 1995. Working with a renowned gemstone sculptor in the capital, he perfected his technique. "I am more of a technician than an artist," he says, this because he works in replicas. "Art is creating something from nothing." Yet he shows a highly refined skill in each realistic sculpture.
"I sculpt gemstones to find the ecstasy of life, happiness in and of itself" he confides. "I am supremely happy when I am able to create something." Sculpting is a form of communication, and through each piece he strives to transmit his own artistic language. He uses gemstones and minerals, bronze, glass and a special kind of glue.
"I dream of moving to the city and finding lots of time and space to be alone," he says. "At the moment my family lives with me. I want to find my way in life, because I am doing what I like and I enjoy it immensely. Through my work I manifest and celebrate my joy. Novica and the Internet are a new and interesting lifestyle for me."
Macedo has exhibited his work throughout Peru as well as in Brazil (1998, 2000 and 2003).
The Butterfly and Flower sculpture I purchase for my wife's Christmas was simply excellent. The artisanship and design was truly professional and well executed. It now rests in a place of honor on our mantel at home. Thank you Willy for sharing your great talents. Should you ever wish to do a commissioned piece, my wife would love to have a female Ecclectus parrot, (Red Head Green body) from the Solomon Islands for a pet for many years. Again thanks for the great piece of art.
The Hawkins family
Caldwell in the Brazos Valley/Texas/USA
The sodalite "Inca Man" and "Inca Woman" sculptures arrived today and I am thrilled with them! The personality in each piece is so charming, I find myself smiling each time I glance their way and the artistry/workmanship is wonderful! Mr. Macedo (Willy, if I may...), thank you for the new spot of cheer that has been added to my home!!! These are adorable pieces that I have immediately come to cherish!/Linda D. Clark
I received the Rufus Hummingbird for Valentine's Day from my husband and it is OUTSTANDING. We have the little critters at our home in Colorado and they drive us crazy with their aggressiveness!!!
I would like to correspond with the artist and to know the gemstones that he used to carve the different parts. Good luck to Willy's future shows.
Midland, Texas, USA
I recently place an order and my husband love it so much. Thank you!
USA
Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful stone, great worksmanship. I adore her. I look forward to buying more items from this artist.
On a personal note, thank you so much. I hope you made it through the earthquake safely.
WI, US
My partner & I are amazed by our onyx "Griffin" statue. It is a majestic work of art (even better than its picture) & the detail is incredible. It truly captures a power & a personality. Willy Macedo is an extremely talented artist. Thankyou!
Adelaide, Australia
The onyx "Griffin" statuette was absolutely spectacular. The detail and craftsmanship shown in this work is amazing. My husband and I just love it!!! Thank you, Mr. Macedo, for such a grand work of art.
St. Louis, MO
I bought a 'Little Blue Kingfisher' and a 'Rufous Hummingbird' from Mr. Macedo. Both are giving a verry naturalistic impression. The gemstones he uses have a life of their own and by shaping and combining them he arrvies to animate his creatures. The joy he puts in his work, as he says, is clearly perceivable. It appears every time I look at the birds. And it may be even a bigger joy giving his works of art to someone as a present - the little kingfisher was a present to my mother. Everyone who has a little sense for beauty will love these sculptures. There is no doubt that this man is capable artisan.
There is only one point of criticism. His work seems to vary a little in quality. The pictures at novica show slightly subtler wrought pieces than those I received. But I am not truly unhappy about those little differences.
My recommendation is: buy now, you won't regret!
Basel/Switzerland
This artist is extremely talented. My mother is an avid collector of gemstone birds and Mr. Mecedo has certainly captured something that will bring great joy to my mother for years to come. It was the best gift I could have ever given her! Thank you!
Massachusetts, USA
I purchased "Sea Voyagers" for a Valentine's Day gift for my husband, and he loves it! The detail is amazing. The little dolfins made from Sodalite are beautiful! It looks so pretty in our home. Thank you Willy Macedo, your talent is greatly appreciated.
Virginia, USA
I received my sculpture Iguana in the Sun on my husbands birthday and it is a lovely carving! The detail and feel of the Iguana are superb. My husband loved this present very much and I would like to thank Novica for the excellent service and Willy Macedo for his skill and craftmanship in creating such a lovely little Iguana.
UK
I bought the 'Monitor Lizard' sculpture as a gift for my dad. His pet monitor had just passed away, and I hoped it would lighten the mood a little.
The statue is very beautifully carved, and it really does remind everyone who sees it of Fluffy. (Of course the lizard's name was Fluffy.)
The carving is wonderful, and the shipping and customer service was very good. I'm impressed.
fultondale, al
Amazing detail even on the smallest one, they are so beautifully done. This set is not the first Gemstone Sculpture Figurines for me, but they are clearly my favorites now!
Long Island, NY, USA
I was so pleased... the sphere is just perfit... the energy fom it is amazing... you have done a beautiful job... Thank you... *C*