Lucio Santiago's bronze sculpture "LA ESPERA" (2015) is listed for sale at US$3,400 through Bernardini Art Gallery & Auction House. The work measures 23 × 19 × 19 cm, is unique, and signed. Lucio Santiago, born in 1987 in Oaxaca de Juárez, is the son of artist Alejandro Santiago. His artistic training includes workshops in photography at the Manuel Álvarez Bravo center and with Katy McFadden, as well as graphic art at Gráfica Bambú and a three-year residency at La Ceiba in Xalapa. His first solo exhibition was in 2007, and he has since shown in Europe and the US. His work explores themes of life and death, incorporating wings, skeletons, mutilated bodies, and animals like eagles, fish, and coyotes.
This article matters because it highlights a younger Mexican artist emerging from a notable artistic lineage, with his work available on the primary market through a gallery and auction house. The listing provides insight into the pricing and market positioning of contemporary Latin American sculpture, and underscores the role of online platforms like Artsy in connecting regional artists with international buyers. The biographical details also illustrate the importance of artist residencies and workshops in Oaxaca's vibrant art scene.