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Los Angeles and the Inspiration behind The Game In addition to his unparalleled talent, his strong expansion into new markets on the West Coast of the United States, especially in California, where he is represented by the prominent Art Angels gallery located in Los Angeles, has been a driving force for his projection and artistic growth. “I love cities that inspire me; I can breathe in the culture in Los Angeles, the music, the art, the photography… It is a city that inspires me greatly, just like the nature that surrounds it. After working with some of the most important galleries in Miami, I decided to conquer the West Coast of the United States through my new collection ‘The Game.’ I chose Los Angeles because it is one of the art capitals of the world and home to many personalities from the world of sports, as well as great collectors and art lovers.” The exhibition will include pieces conceived in noble materials such as gold, bronze, or giant marbles brought from Italy and aims to launch the artist’s career to the highest level, consolidating his career within the United States by creating this series inspired by the essence of the city and the sporting icons of American football, basketball, and baseball. It is an exhibition never before seen in the United States, where art and sport converge with the passion of both worlds. Such work is unprecedented until now. “Nothing like this has been done. It will definitely be my most conceptual and avant-garde work. I am sure it will mark a before and after in my career,” comments the artist. Plans for the future “I am currently working on several public projects, including two monumental sculptures, each 16 feet tall, which will be installed in the city of Redondo Beach, California. Additionally, I am preparing the piece ‘Diver,’ a 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture that will be exhibited at the base of the tallest skyscraper in Brickell, Miami. I also dedicate part of my time to various commissions for collectors and developers in London and Dubai, as well as to my new collection ‘SEDUCTION,’ a collection of around 100 works centered on the seduction, sensuality, and beauty of women. This entire collection will be ready by 2025. This exhibition follows the idea of my swimmers but with a sexier touch. I can only reveal that the exhibition will consist solely of works inspired by women; they will be the protagonists of the show. Some of the works I have already been working on have been sold even before I have finished them; collectors who follow my career closely have written to me to secure a piece for their collection. Ignacio’s creative power, his meticulous execution, and the ability of his works to transport the observer into the world seen from his perspective - generating a pause, a moment, a journey - make his work essential both in private collections and in public squares as well as important avenues, hand in hand with a unique stamp that makes it recognizable and universal.