Bats Beneath the Moon

Eerie and elegant, Bats Beneath the Moon by José Cruz Sánchez is a poetic depiction of the night in motion. Etched into a blackened gourd, the piece features a ring of bats gliding across a star-speckled sky, all orbiting a luminous golden moon etched with concentric zigzag patterns. The symmetry and repetition create a visual hum — like wings fluttering in rhythm above a sleeping world. The fine incisions and minimalist palette heighten the drama, giving the piece a cinematic presence despite its small size. Displayed on a black pedestal, this sculpture brings reverence to nocturnal life and the natural world often unseen.