Michael Roco    Bio



Personal history and iconography play a key role in Michael's sculptural work. He is a first generation Filipino artist, with strong ties to the culture of his family. Michael's Philippine ancestry is a mix of Spanish, Asian/Chinese and native island cultures directly impacting and resulting in his unique style

He incorporates images and artifacts from his life experience to create sculptures and tableaus that make an unmistakable statement about nature. Many Filipino legends refer to the spirit world and its manifestations in plants, animals and forces of nature. His sculptures have almost an ikanbano feel yet are alive, rich and luxurious as Rococo. He strives to define his subject matter, transform and stylize it to promote a parallel between experimentation and creation to establish a close relationship between thought and matter.

Michael uses Glass and Metal to portray sensual texture, playfulness, power, and man's connection to his environment. He works within a continuum of sculpture to express the duality of human liberation. He is impressed and influenced by natural curiosities in their variety. His passion for rare and unusual plants, animals, sea creatures, etc. is often intermingled in his sculptures. Fascination with glass, light, water and organic shapes play a key role in his blown works. These are expressed in fountains, chandeliers, and candelabras and fluid forms.

Michael Marcelo Roco, Petunia
Glass and forged steel, 22 x 28 x 12 inches.



Michael Marcelo Roco, Crocus
Glass and forged steel, 22 x 23 x 20 inches.



Michael Marcelo Roco, Seeds
Glass and forged steel, 22 x 24 x 12 inches.




Michael Marcelo Roco, Grape Hyacith
Glass and forged steel, 24 x 22 x 31 inches.

Michael Marcelo Roco, New Dawn
Glass and forged steel, 22 x 28 x 9 inches.

Michael Marcelo Roco
Blush
Glass Chandelier