Sculptor AGELIO BATLE honors some of nature’s most exquisite forms in his series of graphite objects. His reverence for organic shapes grew from formal studies in biology and art, but it was countless hours spent in the wilderness that gave the artist an intimate understanding of nature’s geometry. The objects in his series are a testament to that insight.

Each graphite object is made in Batle’s studio, using a unique molding and carving process he originated and developed. Carbonaceious graphite (mineral remains of prehistoric plant life) was combined with smudge-resistant compounds under heat and pressure. This primordial sludge is then fused and solidified into the delicate forms. Batle sees these objects as sculpture, but they are also fully functional drawing tools. All of their surfaces can write. Enjoy!

Agelio Batle is proudly represented by WICKWIRE fine art/folk art, Hendersonville, North Carolina.