{"product_id":"cristo-escamilla-wire-bat-wire-art","title":"Cristo Escamilla: Wire Bat  Wire Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eArtist Cristo Escamilla's \u003cstrong\u003emurciélago\u003c\/strong\u003e is in mid-flight and completely weightless. Wings fully outstretched, body tucked in, it possesses the suspended quality of something caught between one moment and the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wings showcase Cristo's unexpected approach. Instead of the dense, looped mesh used for bodies, the wing membrane consists of fine parallel wire strands stretched between black wire finger-bones. These strands are so thin and evenly spaced that the wings are almost transparent, allowing light to pass through. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis technique is entirely different within the same piece and is perfectly suited because bat wing membranes are essentially skin stretched over elongated finger bones. Cristo captures this biological detail using only pliers, scissors, and nail cutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body, by contrast, is small and dense — dark looped wire, compact and warm, anchoring all that wingspan. The ears are precise. The feet curl under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSeen from the front, it resembles a silhouette. When viewed from the side, the wing structure reflects light in slender parallel lines. It's remarkable how wire and patience can create something so lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Mexico City \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 2''Tall 12''Long 4''Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandia Folk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47532491014393,"sku":"320361CE","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/1069\/3451\/files\/CristoEscamillaWireBat_SandiaFolk7683.jpg?v=1773946820","url":"https:\/\/www.sandiafolk.com\/products\/cristo-escamilla-wire-bat-wire-art","provider":"Sandia Folk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}