ABOUT

"Art is the elimination of the unnecessary"

- Pablo Picasso

Jules Ozaeta is a sculptor and multimedia artist based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

In true form, among Picasso's most celebrated works are his single-line drawings, striking and insightful reductions of complex forms into one continuous unbroken line.

The quiet simplicity of these drawings is what inspires Jules Ozaeta's single-wire sculptures.

Graphic designer, illustrator, painter, and sculptor, Jules Ozaeta began her artistic journey in advertising, working on graphic design projects for multinational brands. She later rediscovered her love for hand-drawn illustration and sculpture, leading to more and more works in wire, stone, and wood.

Among her celebrated clients through the years have been former Vice President of the Philippines Leni Robredo; the family of the late national hero Benigno Aquino and his wife, former President Corazon Aquino, whom she memorialized in a double wire portrait; as well as now Cardinal Bishop Luis Tagle, for whom she created a wire portrait of Pope Francis which has since been presented to the pontiff himself in Vatican City.

Since first posting her wire sculptures in 2017, Jules' wire work has been featured in a number of exhibits in Manila, including:

2017 | Musings (a joint exhibit with Lisa de Leon-Zayco) at Fundacion Sanso
2018 | At The Moment, Art Anton Gallery at the Conrad Hotel Manila
2020 | Artists' Pool (A Fundraising Exhibit)
2021 | Art Haul at Cartellino by Fundacion Sanso
2022 | The Artists' Circle 50th Anniversary

More recently, Jules received Bronze at the 2024 Charlie Awards of the Florida Magazine Association, in recognition of her excellence in illustration for Flamingo Magazine.

Today, Jules continues to tell stories through bows, arches, and curves: the expressive movement of the wire keeps her true to the core of her inspiration, bringing out the clean essence of each subject through the graceful bending of each streamlined sculpture. 

Presented a commissioned work to the former vice president of the Philippines - Leni Robredo
Collaboration Exhibition with Liza de Leon Zayco
Exhibit opening ceremony at the Sanso Museum
Mosaic & single-wire collaboration piece
Close up on the single-wire
Mosaic & single-wire collaboration piece
Mosaic & single-wire collaboration piece
Presentation of Wor to Cardinal Tagle
Group exhibition at Art Anton Gallery
Group exhibition at Art Anton Gallery
ATM Exhibition pieces at Art Anton Gallery
ATM Exhibition | Art Anton Gallery

ARTIST’S RATIONAL

My single-wire sculptures elevate art from two-dimensional space by transforming flat drawings into dynamic three-dimensional creations. I keep my designs straightforward, using only one continuous wire to explore the boundaries of shape and architecture.

I begin with two-dimensional images or simple sketches as the foundation for my work. My goal is to preserve the spirit of the original artwork as it expands into a three-dimensional form. Choosing to use only one wire is an intentional decision—it highlights the material’s flexibility, mirroring life’s constant movement and transformation.

This minimalist approach showcases both technical precision and conceptual depth. The transparency of the wire allows viewers to see not just the sculpture itself, but also how it interacts with the surrounding space, inviting them to reconsider their perception of depth and dimension.

By transcending two-dimensional imagery, my sculptures occupy physical space in a way that encourages exploration of the boundaries between flat images and volumetric forms. My work challenges traditional definitions of "drawing" and "sculpture," turning the wire into both an artistic tool and a symbolic element. Through this process, I examine how shapes and ideas evolve with fluidity and complexity, revealing their interconnected nature throughout their development.