June Crespo: Danzante — An Exploration of Sculptural Form and Materiality at Secession

June Crespo's exhibition 'Danzante' features sculptural assemblages that engage with the viewer's physicality, drawing inspiration from natural forms like the iris and bird-of-paradise flower. The works emphasize materiality, texture, and the evocative potential of surfaces, exploring the interconnectedness of architectural space, the body, and diverse materials.

June Crespo's exhibition 'Danzante' presents sculptural assemblages that function as "communicating vessels" designed to resonate with the viewer's body. The artist draws inspiration from natural forms such as the iris and the bird-of-paradise flower, not to represent them directly, but as starting points for a deep exploration of materiality. Crespo focuses on the evocative potential of surfaces and textures, viewing her materials as active agents and herself as an assistant to her works. The exhibition's impact relies on the choreography of objects within the exhibition space, highlighting unusual connections between architectural elements and the human body, the physical self and its surroundings. The works are inspired by visceral physical experiences, reflecting nuances of self-perception through their materials and their relationships. Crespo employs casting and 3D scanning of organic elements, combining them with found textiles and industrial components, often using elements worn close to the body to impart an intimate dimension. Her art reflects on the pressures of post-industrial production on nature while simultaneously attempting a restoration, healing breaks between seemingly disparate elements. The pieces create a dreamlike state where new, non-hierarchical relationships emerge between objects. Works like 'Molar' (2024) and 'The Dancing Column II' (2025) exemplify this approach, weaving together diverse materials in complex and dynamic forms. Crespo's process emphasizes repetition and paradox, creating encounters between elements that generate tension and contrast, proposing meetings in the in-between spaces and allowing for greater freedom for both the art and the viewer.

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