As part of his ongoing dystopian art series, 'Cement Eclipses,' artist Isaac Cordal creates miniature cement figurines and leaves them in public spaces.
While their meaning is not immediately obvious, it is clear that each sculpture has its own story. More often than not, this story appears to be one of tragedy, loss or despair. Cordal describes his art as a commentary on our general disregard for nature, and the future consequences of that disregard.
His artist statement reads, "Isaac Cordal is sympathetic toward his little people and you can empathize with their situations, their leisure time, their waiting for buses and even their more tragic moments such as accidental death, suicide or family funerals."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Dystopian Urban Art
- Opportunity for artists to use urban spaces to create thought-provoking and powerful art installations that reflect our current social and environmental issues.
- Miniature Sculptures
- Potential for artists to use miniature sculptures as a unique and captivating way to tell stories and convey complex emotions in public spaces.
- Environmental Commentary Art
- Opportunity for artists to use their talents to create powerful environmental commentary art that aims to create awareness and incite change in society's behavior towards nature.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Artists can explore incorporating miniature sculptures and environmental commentary in their work to create impactful installations, exhibitions, and visual stories in urban spaces and beyond.
- Public Health
- Potential for public health organizations to collaborate with artists to use such creative art installations as a way to raise awareness about mental health, depression, and suicidal tendencies.
- Sustainability
- Companies and governments can commission artists to create installations that promote sustainability and reflect the importance of preserving the environment and our natural resources.
