This contemporary art exhibition presents 'Pura vida', a unique human-scale sculptural installation by artist June Crespo. Developed during a residency with BilbaoArte, the piece utilizes basic construction materials to explore themes of waiting, evasion, and suspension. Visitors can study how the dual-dimensional structure balances an expressive external aesthetic with a quiet, introspective interior.
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This exhibition presents 'Pura vida', a sculptural installation by June Crespo that explores themes of waiting, pause, and suspension. The artist constructed a human-scale shelter using materials inspired by construction huts, creating a space that balances an external, exotic aesthetic with an intimate, habitable interior.
Abierto por vacaciones III features the work 'Pura vida' by artist June Crespo. The piece is a reflection on waiting and suspension, manifesting as a constructed shelter built from basic construction materials. Scaled to the artist's own body, the work functions as a dual-dimensional space: the exterior evokes the imagery of an exotic beach shack, representing evasion and mirages, while the interior provides a quiet, intimate sanctuary for introspection. This exhibition is part of the 'Abierto por vacaciones' program at the Michel Mejuto Gallery, organized in collaboration with BilbaoArte. The initiative provides space for young artists to showcase projects developed during their residency, supporting emerging talent in the contemporary art scene. The exhibition was designed to exist in two phases: open to the public during the last two weeks of July and visible as a window installation throughout August.
The exhibition was open to the public during the final two weeks of July, with the installation remaining on display in the gallery window throughout the month of August. No specific ticketing or booking was mentioned as required for entry during these periods.
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