"Deredia’s Spheres: Capturing His Art and Soul in Mexico City"
Living in Mexico City, I was swept into its vibrant pulse of museums and art, each corner whispering stories. One unforgettable stop was Jorge Jiménez Martinez’s—“Deredia’s”—exhibit along Paseo de La Reforma. His sculptures, alive with mystery, hummed like a cosmic conversation, their curves paired with a symphony that stirred the air. Shaped by Carrara’s Academy and Florence’s Renaissance, Deredia’s work, inspired by Costa Rica’s ancient Boruca spheres, explores life, womanhood, and creation’s quiet power. His art feels timeless, bold, soulful. My photos—simple attempts to catch their textured marble under Mexico City’s sun—frame their grandeur against the urban pulse. Wide shots hold their scale; close-ups trace shadows, earthy ochres meeting city grays. I hope they echo the awe I felt standing there, camera in hand. If Deredia sees these, I hope they carry a spark of his vision. Wander through my blog’s images, feel those ancient orbs, and lose yourself in their endless story.
For a bit more on the man behind the spheres: Jorge Jiménez Deredia, Costa Rican sculptor born 1954, crafts monumental bronze and marble works exploring life’s evolution, motherhood, and cosmic unity. Influenced by Renaissance masters and Costa Rica’s pre-Columbian Boruca spheres, his organic forms—spheres, wombs, breasts—symbolize sensuality, nature’s continuity, and human “Being.” Exhibitions span 16 countries, from public installations to museums. Latest: “El Viaje de la Vida” in Benidorm, Spain (March 2024–2025), featuring monumental sculptures on life’s journey. Ongoing “La Ruta de la Paz” project embodies his philosophical vision.
When a piece of art stops me in my tracks, I feel its pull deep in my chest, like it’s whispering just to me. But sometimes, I hesitate to raise my camera. It feels like stealing, like I need the artist’s nod to capture their soul’s work. Then I pause and think: they placed this sculpture in the open, on a bustling street where cars kick up dust and birds perch without care. It’s meant to be seen, to spark wonder for anyone passing by. I believe it’s okay to photograph public art if you honor the artist’s spirit and intent. My photos aren’t about profit or claiming their vision as mine—they’re about freezing a moment of awe, a quiet nod to the beauty they’ve shared.
Take Jorge Jiménez Deredia’s sculptures, those massive spheres in Mexico City. They stood bold under the sun, inviting every glance. My lens became a way to hold onto that feeling, not to take from him but to carry his story forward. Each shot—wide to catch their scale, close to trace their curves—tries to echo the life he carved. If you’re ever torn about snapping a photo, ask yourself: am I respecting the art’s heart? If the answer’s yes, click away. Check out my blog to see how I captured Deredia’s work and share in that wonder.
