Courtesy Image, Veil by Vasso Fragkou
Courtesy Image, Veil by Vasso Fragkou

Sculptural and Kinetic: 3D Wall Art to Transform Southwest Florida Homes

Contemporary 3D wall art transforms interiors with sculptural forms, bold geometry and immersive textures perfect for Gulf Coast interiors.

by

The new vocabulary of wall art eschews traditional boundaries, creating rooms that pulse with 3D energy. 

Grandfather, Cricket and I by Carolina Sardi

Aldo Castillo Gallery artist Carolina Sardi manipulates negative space through metallic interventions. Her 13-foot plated steelwork, Grandfather Cricket and I (2016), was created by drawing the design, cutting the metal, welding it and grinding the pieces into shape. The Argentina-born, Miami-based creator’s technique also involves hand-finishing each steel sculptural element in gold, copper, bronze, chrome, silver or nickel, and positioning them against color fields adorned with chalk-like lines. The piece seems to take on new forms from different angles and under changing light.  Available through Aldo Castillo Gallery in Naples and Estero. aldocastillogallery.com

Unholy 410 (Secret Finger 5) by Matthew Shlian

In Michigan artist Matthew Shlian’s hands, paper transcends its material constraints. His sculptural works employ principles of kirigami—a type of Japanese origami that includes cutting and folding paper—with engineering and technology. Pieces are mapped digitally and assembled by hand. At roughly 3-by-3 feet, the 2023-produced Unholy 410’s iridescent lapis lazuli surface creates a sense of perpetual motion through precise geometric folds. Available through Method & Concept at The Collective in Naples. methodandconcept.com

Abstract Hanging from Republic of Decor

Crafted in England and available at Naples Art District’s Republic of Decor, this more than 4-foot-long assemblage piece, made in 2024, merges industrial materials with artisanal techniques. Hand-turned geometrics connect via brass rings and waxed maritime cord. The composition creates a mobile-like effect that responds to air currents, allowing each piece to move independently while maintaining sculptural cohesion. Custom sizes are available. republicofdecor.com

Our Changing Seas IV by Courtney Mattison

Ceramicist Courtney Mattison brings scientific precision to environmental advocacy. Her large-scale installations,  such as Our Changing Seas IV (2019), combine porcelain and stoneware to recreate marine ecosystems with biological accuracy, drawing particular attention to coral reef conservation. Her 11-by-17-foot wall installation doubles as artwork and documentation, capturing the complexity of threatened underwater landscapes. courtneymattison.com

Silk Floss Thorns by Ran Adler

Naples artist Ran Adler’s site-specific installations transform overlooked natural elements into studies on form. In this piece, he arranges thorns harvested from the South American silk floss tree into precise swarm patterns, casting ever-shifting shadows. The result speaks to ecological awareness and organic geometry. Available through Judith Liegeois Designs in Naples. judithliegeoisdesigns.com 

Infinity from Cocoon

Mitchell Siegel’s Cocoon Gallery, on Fifth Avenue South, sustainably sources all of the materials they bring to life in their 25,000-square-foot Naples workshop. Their round, roughly 4-foot-diameter Infinity (2023) wall hangings consist of ethically harvested rattan spun into a never-ending circle by Cocoon’s craftspeople, transforming the raw material into a meditation on continuous form. Available at Cocoon Gallery. cocoongallery.com

Veil by Vasso Fragkou

Ceramicist Vasso Fragkou exalts clay’s malleability through undulating forms, recalling ocean waves. Taking inspiration from natural phenomena, the Greek artist uses swirling forms to capture the beauty and harmony of the natural world and invite viewers to picture their own stories within. In her more than 2-foot-long sculpture, Veil (2016), the caramel tint adds depth to each fold, reinforcing the kinetic feeling of the piece and creating a striking interplay of light and shadow. vassofragkou.com