With nearly 30 years of experience in traditional sculpture and the film industry, Javier is not just a sculptor — he’s a mentor. Trained in classical techniques, he studied fine arts and took anatomy courses at medical school, developing a rare combination of artistic and anatomical knowledge. He spent over five years at the world-renowned Weta Workshop, contributing to major films and exhibitions, and has worked across materials, scales, and digital technologies.
Spanish sculptor Javier Murcia, born in 1981, studied fine arts and anatomy in the Canary Islands, shaping his deep understanding of the human form. His international career includes collaborations in Denmark, a long-standing artistic journey in New Zealand, and exhibitions in Europe and New York. He now runs Sculpture Studio in Wellington and continues developing new work.