Isabel Miramontes Spanish, b. 1962

With Modus Vivendi, Isabel Miramontes offers us a deeply poetic reflection on the invisible forces that shape human relationships: balance, trust, support and the delicate art of living together.

Two bodies emerge from one another, intertwined yet distinct. They seem suspended in a fragile instant, defying gravity, searching for harmony between dependence and freedom. One figure carries, the other abandons itself; one gives strength, the other offers trust. Together, they become a single movement — a silent dialogue between two souls.

The title Modus Vivendi — “a way of living” — reveals the essence of the sculpture. It speaks about the compromises, emotions and connections that allow human beings to move forward together. Life is not always a straight path; it is a constant search for equilibrium, a choreography between oneself and others.

Faithful to her unique artistic language, Isabel Miramontes transforms the human body into a landscape of emotions. The elongated silhouettes, the fluid lines and the subtle distortions go beyond physical representation to reveal the inner world: vulnerability, tenderness, resilience and the profound desire to connect.

The empty spaces within the sculpture are as meaningful as the bronze itself. They allow air, light and imagination to pass through, reminding us that what connects us is often invisible.

Modus Vivendi is not only a sculpture about two figures — it is a sculpture about humanity. A celebration of the beauty of relationships, of the courage to rely on another person, and of the fragile yet powerful balance we create together.

A timeless bronze filled with movement, emotion and silent poetry.