Acknowledgements

First and foremost, my deepest and most sincere thanks go to all the people whose knowledge has provided me with a true, close and vital reference point.

First and foremost, my deepest and most sincere thanks go to all the people whose knowledge has provided me with a true, close and vital reference point.

I would also like to express my gratitude to Laboral Kutxa for providing the necessary resources to bring this project to fruition.

My thanks also go to brothers Iñaki and Imanol Llano, the directors of Kopas, for their sense of detail and their sensitivity in appreciating and interpreting the true significance of the work. It has been a luxury, a privilege and a pleasure to work with your support.

Thanks too to José Luis Lasa. As well as being an excellent and painstaking cabinetmaker, he is also a gifted sculptor. His committed support in choosing wood of the right quality, combined with his technical expertise, was invaluable.

Thanks to Mikel Aristimuño, CEO of Grupo IAM, for his help and generosity. In his work, he has been an example of professionalism, tact and good workmanship.

Thanks to Santiago and Breogan Agulla, from the Cantería Espiga stoneworks, with their proven experience in the world of masonry. Their ability to adapt and their sense of service and commitment helped me in choosing the best stone for the project.

Thanks to Miguel González, the guiding light behind Fundición Artística Jaizkibel, a third-generation company focusing on bronze art. His know-how, his passion for offering sincere and constructive feedback, and his panoramic overview of the entire project, were of immense help.

Septiembre 2024