It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

The heart has long been a symbol of love, compassion and gratitude in cultures throughout the world. It is also Ernesto’s signature piece — over the decades he’s cast thousands of handmade hearts that he uses in his art pieces and sells individually. His hearts have made their way around the world and can be found in homes on every continent.

“I shall take the heart… for brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world.”
The Tinman in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The heart was once widely believed to be the seat of the human mind and is still used poetically to represent the human soul.

The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart.
Rumi

Ernesto’s hearts are individually handmade and handpainted by the artist. The golden rays surrounding each heart represent the energy our hearts send out into the world. They come in different colors and sizes and are handcast in paper pulp.

Ernesto’s hearts are perfect for gifts, for putting on your altar or hanging on your wall. If you want to purchase one or more hearts email Ernesto at ernestostudio@gmail.com