Gabriel Sobin

Gabriel Sobin is a French sculptor whose work explores the relationship between stone, light, movement, and the living world. Guided by the belief that people have a fundamental connection to stone, he approaches each block of marble and beeswax as a distinct material with the power to shape both the sculpture and the artist. His practice draws on primal subjects and the long history of sculpture, seeking a timeless expression rather than a direct reflection of contemporary life.

Sobin carves mineral forms that bring together stillness and transformation. His subjects include water drops, sound waves, and other forms that create unexpected contrasts between solidity and change. The resulting sculptures aim to convey transparency, fragility, and a quiet sense of presence, while inviting viewers to experience the material beyond definitions or analysis. His body of work includes pieces and series presented under titles such as Venus-Origins, Mistral, To the Block, Waves, Tributes, Wind, Wax Reconstitution, and Monoliths.