Gustavo Torres was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he began sculpting and training with accomplished artists at a very young age. Torres left Mexico in 1991 after receiving his BFA at the University of Guadalajara to pursue a career in the U.S.

An award-winning artist, featured in publications worldwide, Torres describes himself as an old-fashioned sculptor because he uses centuries-old lost-wax casting methods to create his bronzes. He is directly involved with each stage of the creation of every piece, from the mold-making to the application of the patina.