Julio César Díaz

Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico in 1944 and raised in Bayamón, Julio César Díaz is widely recognized for his sculptural work in native Puerto Rican woods. He studied at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, where he began his formal training in sculpture under the guidance of Luisa Géigel, George Warreck, and José Buscaglia in the Department of Fine Arts.

Díaz is deeply rooted in his material practice, favoring native woods such as mahogany, cedar, capá prieto, and majó. Using these materials, he creates artworks that pay tribute to the island’s natural richness, while thoughtfully exploring form, technique, and craftsmanship.

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An abstract, vertical wooden sculpture sits on a dark, rectangular base. The piece features two large, smooth, reddish-brown seed-like shapes at the bottom, from which several slender, curving stems reach upward. Small, stylized leaves in alternating shades of light and dark grey wood are attached to these twisting stems, creating a sense of organic growth.

Nacimiento de un Bejuco 

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A round, handcrafted wooden wall sculpture composed of interlocking carved wood pieces in varying natural tones of brown, tan, cream, and gray. The design resembles a stylized flower or botanical form, with curved petal-like segments radiating around a circular center and several overlapping leaves extending from the bottom. The wood grain and tonal variations are visible throughout.

Natura 

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A vertical, abstract wall sculpture composed of interlocking carved wood pieces arranged in a geometric composition. The sculpture features rectangular and curved sections in varied natural wood tones, including light tan, honey, reddish brown, dark brown, and gray, with visible wood grain throughout. Curved lines and overlapping forms create a flowing, organic pattern across the otherwise structured arrangement. Several pieces extend outward along the sides, giving the sculpture an irregular silhouette.

Hojas

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