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Mexican hyperrealist artist Ruben Orozco Loza captivates the world with lifelike sculptures that blur the line between art and reality. Using a mix of clay, wood, latex, resin, plasticine, and silicone, Orozco constructs stunningly detailed figures—each one often taking nearly two months of 12-hour workdays to complete, no matter the size.

Born in Guadalajara in 1979, Orozco studied visual arts at the University of Guadalajara. His extraordinary talent was recognized early, earning him the State of Jalisco Prize for Youth at age 27. More recently, he received an honorable mention for the Juan Soriano Sculpture Award, named after the iconic Tapatío artist.

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Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza of a woman with flowers in her hair lying on a bed holding a red cloth.

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Orozco's mesmerizing creations have been widely shared through videos on his Instagram and YouTube, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into his painstaking process. Many of his sculptures pay tribute to globally recognized figures such as Frida Kahlo, Pope Francis, David Bowie, Grace Kelly, and Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco.

Through his hyperrealistic sculptures, Orozco challenges our perception, blurring the line between the human and the handmade in the most hauntingly beautiful way.
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    Hyper-realistic sculpture of intertwined hands by Ruben Orozco Loza showcasing breathtaking realism in fine detail.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza depicting a man in traditional Mexican revolutionary attire.

    Francisco "Pancho" Villa

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza depicting a man with a mustache wearing a fur-lined cloak.

    Freddie Mercury

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    Close-up of a hyper-realistic sculpture eye with detailed eyelashes and eyebrow by Ruben Orozco Loza.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza showing detailed facial features and lifelike expression in period costume.

    David Bowie

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    Lyone Fein
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So far, this seems like the only portrait that actually looks like the subject. These are amazing sculptures. But they just don’t bear a resemblance to their intended subjects for the most part……IMO.

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    Hyperrealistic sculpture of an elderly woman by Ruben Orozco Loza showcasing breathtaking realism in fine details.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza featuring a woman with detailed facial features and a blue shawl.

    Grace Kelly

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza of an elderly man with white hair wearing a white shirt.

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    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mexican ex-president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

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    Close-up of a hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza showing an elderly woman with white hair and pearl earrings.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza showing a man with glasses, mustache, and a suit in detailed craftsmanship.

    José Clemente Orozco

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    Ramon Hamm
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Floyd the barber from Andy Griffith Show.

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    Child sculpture holding a protest sign, showcasing Ruben Orozco Loza's breathtaking realism in lifelike art.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza showing detailed elderly man's face with lifelike skin texture and expression.

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    Ramon Diaz Lozano
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump voter: small head, smaller brain.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture of a bearded man with detailed facial features and a textured ruffled collar by Ruben Orozco Loza.

    Luciano Pavarotti

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture bust by Ruben Orozco Loza featuring lifelike facial details and textured hair on a dark background.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture of a man wearing a cowboy hat displayed in an artist's workshop by Ruben Orozco Loza.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza of a seated elderly man in detailed religious garments with a cross necklace.

    Pope Francis

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    Ramon Diaz Lozano
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like his cousin Rudecindo XVI.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza of a lifelike female face partially submerged in muddy water.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza seated on a wooden bench wearing a cowboy hat and brown jacket.

    Don Vicente Fernández

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    lwolf1952
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first glance I thought it was Burt Reynolds.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza of a man in teal scrubs holding a face mask next to a detailed sculpted head.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture bust of an elderly man showcasing Ruben Orozco Loza’s breathtaking realism in art.

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    Hands adjusting hair on a hyper-realistic sculpture by Ruben Orozco Loza showcasing breathtaking realism in art.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture head held by hands showcasing Ruben Orozco Loza’s breathtaking realism in art.

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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, that one is Burt Reynold's cousin. Right?

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture bust with lifelike details showcasing Ruben Orozco Loza's breathtaking sculptural realism artwork.

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    Highly realistic sculpture bust by Ruben Orozco Loza showing an elderly man with detailed facial features and clothing.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture head by Ruben Orozco Loza showing intricate facial details and lifelike skin texture.

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    Hyper-realistic sculpture head with detailed beard and lifelike facial features by Ruben Orozco Loza in dim workshop lighting.

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