Isaac Cordal Contemporary Art Exhibition 24/7 at SC Gallery Bilbao
Explore miniature concrete sculptures reflecting on the pressures of modern productivity and labor.
Delve into the profound sculptural installations of Isaac Cordal at SC Gallery in Bilbao. The exhibition, titled 24/7, presents a series of miniature concrete figurines captured in scenes of urban desolation and routine labor. Through these small-scale works, Cordal critiques modern productivity and the commodification of human experience.
Read curatorial context and practical visitor information for 24/7 at SC Gallery in Bilbao
Exhibition summary
Isaac Cordal's solo exhibition '24/7' explores the crushing impact of continuous productivity, technology, and consumer culture on the modern human condition. Through his signature small concrete figures placed in stark, stage-like environments, Cordal critiques the erosion of individual autonomy and the transition toward a life dominated by mechanical labor and isolation.
Curatorial context
In his exhibition '24/7' at SC Gallery, Isaac Cordal investigates the existential implications of a society that has effectively monopolized human existence into a non-stop cycle of consumption and performance. The exhibition centers on his iconic miniature figurines, which are meticulously arranged in environments that evoke scenes of crisis, imprisonment, and urban desolation. These 'little men' appear suspended in moments of profound vulnerability, reflecting the fragility of the individual trapped within the machinery of state, industry, and techno-scientific progress.
Drawing on philosophical insights from thinkers like Georges Bataille and Jonathan Crary, the exhibition critically examines how the 'Enframing' of modern life turns human experience into a commodity. Through his sculptural dioramas, Cordal highlights a 'zombie-like' existence where desire is suppressed by routine, and the individual becomes a disconnected, interchangeable product. By creating these scenes of helplessness, Cordal challenges viewers to rethink the everyday and search for a space of sovereignty and empathy that remains untouched by the relentless demands of a twenty-four-hour, seven-day-a-week productive world.
Admission and ticket notes
For further information regarding the exhibition or to request a catalogue, visitors are encouraged to contact SC Gallery directly via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. The gallery does not specify separate ticket requirements on the page, suggesting open public access during its standard operating periods for the duration of the show.
24/7 key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for 24/7 at SC Gallery in Bilbao
Venue
SC Gallery
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 17, 2021
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work of Isaac Cordal, with an accompanying curatorial text provided by Alberto Ruiz de Samaniego.
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