Using his skills as a physician accomplished at MRI and 3D imaging, master sculptor Santiago Medina combines technological sophistication with artistic expression to create timeless abstract sculptures.
Born in 1964 in Medellin, Colombia, Medina had a passion for art at an early age and studied at the DR Bellas Artes Institute in Colombia from 1972 to 1981. From 1983 to 1987, he furthered his art education at the Spanish Academy of Art while also pursuing his medical training at CES University in Medellin. After graduating with his doctor of medicine, Medina attended Harvard Medical School in Boston and the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis from 1990 to 1997, specializing in medical imaging, radiology and anatomy. The following year, he continued his artistic studies at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
As a sculptor, Medina uses 3D imaging technology to mold and shape Italian stainless steel into beautiful still-life sculptures, each bestowed with fluidity and elegance. To enhance his visually interesting works, he adds tints of color using aerospace paint, as seen in such abstract and contemporary pieces as Flame, Cupid and Perseverance.
Medina’s works have garnered critical acclaim. Along with notable English artist Henry Moore, Medina is one of the few sculptors to have a permanent monumental sculpture at Harvard University. Additionally, his works are featured in public art venues at Stanford University, Tufts University, CES Contemporary Art Museum, Florida International University and the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.
Medina’s avant-garde sculptures have been shown at major exhibitions and art fairs worldwide, including the New York Art Fair, Art Basel Miami Beach, Houston Art Fair, Art Market San Francisco, Hamptons Art Fair and the International Art Fair of Bogotá.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Santiago Medina’s sculptures, prints and more art.
Santiago Medina - ETERNITY (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel. Medina summarizes his artistic passion as “I bring inert stainless steel to life by creating sculptures full of light and movement”. Since studying at Harva...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - UNITY ( OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel with turquoise tint. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, S...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - PERSEVERANCE, Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two-piece Italian stainless steel with a blue tint. Allows the collector to change the position of the pieces so the collector can become part of the artistic expression. Sculptor S...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - BLUE LIFE (INDOOR SCULPTURE), Photography 2020
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tint and granite base. Harvard University has one of the editions permanently. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. A...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - NIRVANA (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel. From this edition, there is one in the permanent collection of the CES University Museum in Columbia. This sculpture will be shipped directl...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - LEVITATION, Photography 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Suspended Italian stainless steel This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel availab...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - INNER STRENGTH (OUTDOOR MONUMENTAL), Photography 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Marine outdoor Italian stainless steel. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel a...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - ECCENTRIC (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel available and im...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - FLAME, Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tint. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, ...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - INNER STRENGTH (TABLE TOP), Sculpture 2022
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with a special high-temperature patina. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvar...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - FLAME OF GENESIS, Sculpture 2020
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel that shows the genesis of sculpture from rough unfinished at the bottom to highly polished at the top (unique piece). Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainl...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - FOREVER (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with a turquoise tint. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - WAVE (TABLE TOP), Photography 2020
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with blue tinting. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless ste...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - TIME AND SPACE (WALL PIECE), Sculpture 2021
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Printed on Italian stainless steel. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, City...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - RED ECLIPSE, Sculpture 2020
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with red tint. Sculptor Santiago Medina Italian stainless steel sculptures are at marquee public art venues worldwide such as Harvard, Stanford University, C...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - Blue Secrets, Sculpture 2019
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with turquoise tinting. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - Blue Serenity, Sculpture 2020
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Special suspended/hanging Italian stainless steel with turquoise tinting.
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - Red Fortitude, Sculpture 2018
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with red tinting. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio.
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - MIRACLE (INDOOR MONUMENTAL), Sculpture 2022
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel with a blue tint. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel...
Stainless Steel
Santiago Medina - DESIRE (SUSPENDED), Photography 2022
By Santiago Medina
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian stainless steel. This sculpture will be shipped directly from the artist's studio. All sculptures are made with the highest quality Italian stainless steel available and im...
Stainless Steel
$42,000
H 120 in W 72 in D 68 in
Equilibre Oblique 2/10 - monumental, geometric abstract, steel outdoor sculpture
By Philippe Pallafray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As a young artist, Philippe Pallafray was inspired by sculpture masters and years later his dynamic contemporary sculptures are collected in both Canada and the United States. The Qu...
Stainless Steel
$2,500
H 2.7 in Dm 2.7 in
Double Sided Gold Plated Medallion (Limited Edition; Signed and Stamped)
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in New York, NY
ARNALDO POMODORO Double Sided Gold Plated Medallion, 1985 Bronze with Gold Patina 2 7/10 × 2 7/10 × 3/10 inches Limited Edition of 500 Signed by artist with incised signature; Stampe...
Gold, Bronze
$400
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Holocaust Remembrance Logo Pin enamel Pendant in bespoke box incised artist name
By Judy Chicago
Located in New York, NY
Judy Chicago Logo Pin and Pendant, 1993 Enameled pin with pendant loop in original presentation box 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 1/5 inches Judy Chicago's incised name and date on the verso Comes...
Metal, Enamel
Brutalist Wall Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful abstract brutalist welded and torch cut steel wall sculpture with many points and a burnished finish, by 20th century California artist Tony Melendy...
Metal, Steel
$15,000
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Arnaldo Pomodoro - "Scultura" with official Authentication card Signed Sculpture
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in New York, NY
Arnaldo Pomodoro - "Scultura", with official Authentication card, 1982 Signed silver sculpture on chrome plated brass base, held in original wooden box and accompanying Authenticatio...
Silver, Brass
"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Steel
Lantern Column VI
By Niho Kozuru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Title: Lantern Column VI Year: 2019 Medium: Mold blown glass, cast polymer rubber, steel, cast iron Size: 69.5 W 7 X D 7 (in) ( metal base 18 X 18 in.) Niho Kozuru is a Japanes...
Steel, Iron
$5,000
H 30 in W 10 in D 10 in
Monochromatic Variant Navy - sculpture, painted stainless steel
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
"Inspired by the abstract images of paint splatters on his studio floor, Viktor Mitic created this dynamic tabletop sculpture. Monochromatic Variant’s form was influenced by photos a...
Stainless Steel
$2,000
H 3.8 in W 3.8 in D 0.3 in
Limited Edition Bronze Plaque (Placca), registered with the Pomodoro Foundation
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in New York, NY
Arnaldo Pomodoro Plaque (Placca), 1980 Bronze 3 4/5 × 3 4/5 inches Edition of 500 Incised signature on the front top left, and foundry mark on the bottom; Rotary Club of Palermo plaq...
Bronze
$3,884
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Blue Orbit by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary Abstract Circular Blue Steel sculpture
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
Artist: Kuno Vollet Title: Blue Orbit Materials: Stainless Steel Size: 40cm x 40 cm x 25 cm Variation of sculptures all individual About the Gallery: Folly and Muse was establi...
Stainless Steel
$4,944
H 63 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Mobile Movements by Kuno Vollet - Contemporary sculpture with moving parts
By Kuno Vollet
Located in DE
This beautiful, contemporary mobile sculpture is made from steel with different moving parts that reflect the light and throw shadows on to the wall and that turn and move with wind....
Stainless Steel
$16,000
H 52 in W 48 in D 9 in
"Pump", Red, Abstract Aluminum Metal Wall Relief Sculpture by Kevin Barrett
By Kevin Barrett
Located in New York, NY
"Pump" by Kevin Barrett Abstract wall relief sculpture in painted aluminum Barrett is noted for creating contemporary metal sculpture and sculpture wall pieces for indoor and outdoo...
Metal