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Stone sculptured orbs by Carla Cascales Alimbau that look pleasingly soft and light

"I like my pieces to be a mix of my inspirations, from modernism and Japanese Wabi-sabi to organic shapes with geometry, and the beautiful imperfections of nature with the purity of polished materials," explains Carla Cascales Alimbau of her work, which includes a wealth of stunning sculptures, paintings, and designs.

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All images courtesy of the artist. Via Creative Boom submission.

All images courtesy of the artist. Via Creative Boom submission.

In her latest series, Plier, the Barcelona artist and designer crafts stone powder sculptures that are hand-moulded. Almost like white balloons, the delicate aesthetic of these pieces would have you believe they're light and full of air. We especially love how they've been photographed, against the backdrop of her sunlit studio – many others agree, as the popularity of her Instagram account clearly demonstrates.

It gets better. Sustainability is a focus: "Most materials I use to build the sculptures are pieces that can no longer be used in industrial manufacturing, like broken or irregular parts of marble, wood or metal. I love to find beauty in discarded pieces and give them a new value."

Although Carla works on her own personal projects and exhibitions, she is also privately commissioned by architects and designers as well as select brands such as Nike, Uniqlo, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste and Facebook. Discover more at carlacascales.com.

Three white stone powder sculptures with organic, balloon-like forms mounted on natural wooden blocks, casting shadows in sunlit studio light
Two white stone powder sculptures from Carla Cascales Alimbau's Plier series sit on natural wooden blocks in sunlit studio light
Two white stone powder sculptures from Carla Cascales Alimbau's Plier series mounted on a wooden block, with organic curved forms and polished surfaces
White stone powder sculptures from Carla Cascales Alimbau's Plier series arranged on wooden blocks, casting soft shadows in bright light
Close-up of smooth white stone powder sculpture from the Plier series with curved organic forms and soft shadows
Close-up of smooth, curved stone powder forms from Carla Cascales Alimbau's Plier series, showing soft organic shapes in white and taupe tones
Soft, rounded white stone sculpture with organic curved forms casting subtle shadows against a neutral background
White stone powder sculptures from Carla Cascales Alimbau's Plier series rest on wooden blocks, casting dramatic shadows in sunlit studio light
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