This sculpture, Human Prayer, presents a vertical constellation of stones gathered from various regions of Mexico. Each rock carries its own geological history, yet together they form a unified, ascending structure that suggests both balance and ritual.
Radiating from the stack are golden arrows that evoke flashes of human brilliance: moments of discovery, ingenuity, and symbolic thought. Their sharp, luminous presence contrasts with the roughness of the stones, which recall the primal material from which early humans shaped tools, shelters, and the first markers of culture. Rico positions these elements in dialogue, linking raw matter with conceptual insight.
Human Prayer functions as a kind of contemporary totem, a sculptural marker that reflects the shared foundations of human creativity. It connects earth, intellect, and the surrounding environment in a single gesture, inviting viewers to consider the intertwined evolution of material, imagination, and meaning.