Ernesto Cardenal, the sculptor

Abstract

The author offers an analysis of the sculptoric work of whom we know mostly as a poet, Ernesto Cardenal, presenting him as a representative sculptor, who has developed the subjects of religiosity, animal and plant’s kingdoms, allowing in his work a confluence between primitive culture and modern art. Valle-Castillo states that the work of Cardenal has driven his sculpture to an expression of what is essential, springing from contemplation, consciousness and a long and profound study of his models.