If you’re not following an artist named Andoni Bastarrika on Instagram, you really should be, because his work is incredible.
Bastarrika started his amazing work with sand in 2010 and he hasn’t looked back since. His pieces are so lifelike that we think you’ll be blown away by them.
On his Facebook page, Bastarrika wrote,
“The sand fascinates me because no matter how you look at it, it will always teach you things if you are willing to learn.
In order to create a sculpture, an unthinkable number of sand particles participate, hugging each other tightly through humidity, so that someone could model their union.
And once the artist steps back, its piece will remain at the mercy of nature, meaning that sooner or later the wind will dry them up and release each particle, slowly consuming all the individuality and authenticity.”
Here are some of his sand sculptures that are really breathtaking.
1. Home on the range.
That is one big buffalo.
2. Check out the detail on this one.
Gives new meaning to the word, BIGFOOT.
3. Just relaxing.
Don’t get too close!
4. I see you.
Gazing into the heavens.
5. Shark attack!
Hopefully it’s not a Sharknado!
6. This one is truly amazing.
The artist with one of his great pieces.
7. Man’s best friend.
Rufo is a good boy.
8. A cool sea turtle.
Very colorful!
9. Wild horses…
Couldn’t drag me away…
10. A HUGE gator.
Don’t tempt this big fella.
11. A beautiful rhino.
Just a reminder, these are all made out of SAND!
Aren’t his sand sculptures totally amazing? I was pretty blown away when I saw these works of art.
Now we’d like to hear from all the readers out there. In the comments, tell us which of Bastarrika’s pieces you like the most or share one of your own creations with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!