Cement Eclipses

Spanish Galician artist Isaac Cordal has been creating small humanoid sculptures and placing them around cities since 2006 in his Cement Eclipses project, alongside his larger body of work which also includes photography. Found in cracks in the wall, gutters in the streets, and other unlikely and often overlooked spaces, Cordal’s miniatures sit at just 25 centimetres tall. His tiny figures mimic us, playing out a diorama that critically exposes our profound alienation in urban environments.

Questions & Answers

How old was Isaac Cordal when creating "Cement Eclipses" in 2015?

When "Cement Eclipses" was created in 2015, Isaac Cordal - born in 1974 - was 41 years old.

How much light do the colors of "Cement Eclipses" appear to reflect?

The colors of "Cement Eclipses" show a gentle luminance luminance.

Is "Cement Eclipses" typical of what Isaac Cordal usually created?

"Cement Eclipses" depicts urban decay, alienation, miniature figures, cityscapes, industrial ruins, social commentary, scale disparity, hidden spaces, while Isaac Cordal's recorded themes are urban alienation critique, social commentary on progress, minimalist cityscapes, biblical echoes – sacrifice, galician identity & place, alg-a.org's digital roots, exploring overlooked spaces, cement as symbolic material. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

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Isaac Cordal (1974 –)

Explore Isaac Cordal's surreal sculptures & photography in urban environments. ‘Cement Eclipses’ depicts absurd figures, reflecting on modern life & identity.

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About this artwork

Title: Cement Eclipses
Artist: Isaac Cordal
Year: 2015
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Nuart Festival
Creative period: Contemporary
Color palette: Neutrals
Main color: Rosy Brown
Keywords: cement eclipses , dark photography , minimalist art