Illuminate Maria (The Light of the Sea) / Bronze Octopus Candelabra

Limited Edition Bronze by Geoffrey C. Smith
22" L x 22" W x 17.75" H.
 
Tentacles unfurl like tendrils of smoke, each one rising with purpose to cradle a flickering flame. Illuminate Maria transforms the elegance of an octopus into a candelabra that feels at once ancient and otherworldly—a creature of the deep lending its arms to light the surface above. There’s something ritualistic in its form, as if it belongs in a cathedral beneath the waves.
 
Geoffrey C. Smith brings both sculpture and function into perfect balance here. The bronze glows warmly beneath the candlelight, highlighting the intricate suction cups and the smooth dome of the octopus’s head. Illuminate Maria is more than décor—it’s a conversation between sea and flame, mystery and illumination. A celebration of marine life, it reminds us that beauty—like light—can emerge from the depths.