It is the first work he did just entering the University.

Work from the beginnings of Sotoo. Combine stone and iron.

The clouds are made of black granite, the iron bars represent the rain.

Made with pine logs over 300 years old that were in the courtyard of the University.

Sculpture made to know the iron. Know what iron is and what its nature is.

Sculpture that was born from a competition with its Master, Professor UEDA.

In front of it appears a block of natural cement. Mr. Sotoo thought...surely the Gods drop things...

Work that has been commissioned by a temple in Kyoto.

Made of wood in one piece. Working on the twist that Gaudí liked so much.

In the coastal city of Osaka, in the port, is the Fine Foods company. The fruit that he holds in his right hand and the flowers that grow from the chair represent spices.

It is a fountain in the shape of a pine cone, as a symbol of unity, as it is considered in the Mediterranean.

With a globule of a cypress, the globule of eternal life is represented. Placed in front of the Fukuoka Institute Memorial. Currently under this sculpture, rests a time capsule of alumni.

It is a symbol of the "PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE" of the Fukuoka Institute. The phoenix feather that she holds in her hand symbolizes "strength, determination and will".

The look of the boy in the sculpture meets the "Time Capsule"

The five elements that make up the earth are: "Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Heaven" The symbolism of water and fire stands out. It is located in the Fukuoka Prefectural Institute.

The Court of the Five Elements is located in the Fukuoka Prefectural Institute.

The fire represents the Passion as the effort and dedication of the students. In addition to sculpture, it is also a bench to rest and massage.

Sculpture commemorating 200 years of history of the Dainetsu carbora company in Sakai-Osaka (Metal Processing Company)

Commissioned to honor the great Japanese pianist in his hometown of Oita, Oita - Takasago Prefecture.

It is located in the Miyazaki Prefecture. Co-production with Kyoto University.

Work done for the General Asahi printing press, based in Fukuoka. It represents an innocent and pure girl who doesn't know what she wants or needs, but she doesn't stop looking.

Monument located in the Chochachi Museum of Izu, in Matsuzaki commissioned by the architect ishiyama Ozamu, responsible for the design of the Museum.

The effort of the people of Matsuzaki was awarded by the Ministry of the Interior with the Prize: "Affable People"

As a Commemoration this monument was made.

The Donation box for the Gaudí Beatification movement is placed next to his grave.

This box shows three hearts, the same ones that are in the structure of the Sagrada Familia School built by Gaudí.

They are found under ripe fruits

They are found under ripe fruits

They are found under ripe fruits

They are found under ripe fruits

All of us have a resonance box in our soul.

The harp together with the bassoon represent religious music.

The bassoon together with the harp represent religious music.

The angel that plays the sitar, along with the viola represent classical music.

The viola together with the sitar represent classical music.

The flute and tambourine represent popular music.

The angel that plays the tambourine, together with the one that plays the flute, represents popular music.

Formed by nine children, who are on the Nativity Facade.

Traditionally we see well-aligned children's choirs...this children's choir is different...

Pelicans sacrifice themselves so that they can feed their chicks if necessary. It represents the love of Mother or love of God.

The sculpture is protected by a large cypress tree, so it cannot be seen up close. "Love is precious when it is further away"

It is a Rosary that reflected God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

This rosary is located above the Portal de la Fe.

Made by Sotoo in 1990 It is a Gaudí design to honor all the workers of Sagrada Familia.

Gaudí left two instructions, one of them being the place where they would be located.

Gaudí said that it should be placed at the key fixing points, becoming cornerstones.

The other guideline is that all the shields should bear the acronym JMJ (Jesus, Mary and Joseph)

Above the Shields of the Craftsmen are the sculptures of the leaves and fruits that decorate the entire side nave.

Above the fruits and leaves that decorate the side nave are the already ripe fruits.

Sotoo affirms: "If we put the work in the foundations and build on top of it, good results will be obtained"

The Temple is held by the artisans and workers, and in turn these are protected by the Temple. This must not be forgotten.

In the side windows of the area of the Nativity Façade, there are five sculptures with fruits of Spring.

Spring fruit. Nativity Facade.

Spring fruit. Nativity Facade.

Spring fruit. Nativity Facade.

Spring fruit. Nativity Facade.

Spring fruit. Nativity Facade.

In the side windows of the Passion Facade area, there are seven sculptures with autumn fruits.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

Autumn fruit. Passion Facade.

gargoyles. Tower of the four Evangelists.

gargoyles. Tower of the four Evangelists.

gargoyles. Tower of the four Evangelists.

gargoyles. Tower of the four Evangelists.

Holy Family Basilica

The Pinnacles of the Nativity Facade were made in the time of Gaudí. Except one that was made by Sotoo.

They have a height of 22 meters. They have ivy shoots, which grow determinedly towards the sky.

Nativity Facade

Passion Facade

Passion Facade

Passion Facade

Passion Facade

west ship

west ship

west trancept

Ship the Levant