Isaac Cordal: Sculpting Society Through Public Art

Exploring Society Through Sculptures and Installations

Isaac Cordal (born 1974, Pontevedra) is a Spanish artist who creates sculptures, installations, and photography, often displayed in public spaces and exhibitions. Having lived in cities like London and Brussels, he currently resides in Bilbao. His works reflect the environments where he’s lived and interact with public spaces to make profound social statements.

Cement Eclipses: A Nomadic Art Project

One of his most notable projects is Cement Eclipses, a nomadic installation series that began in 2006. The project consists of small, figurative sculptures, primarily featuring a middle-aged, bald, uniformed man in a grey suit. These sculptures are placed in urban spaces, offering a reflection on modern society’s challenges, decadence, and imperfection.

Public Space as an Integral Element

Cordal’s work emphasizes the importance of location, where the space and its context become integral to the artwork’s meaning. Through Cement Eclipses, he uses humor and irony to comment on the passage of time, human frailty, and our societal structures, often leaving the viewer wondering whether to laugh or cry.

Global Interventions

To date, Cement Eclipses has been installed in cities around the world, including Berlin, London, Bogotá, Brussels, New York, Milan, and many others. His interventions challenge viewers to reconsider how they interact with and perceive public spaces.