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The Art of Isaac Cordal

In his ‘Cement Eclipses’ series, artist Isaac Cordal sculptssmall figures in cement and arranges them in subtle, public scenarioswithin urban and desolate landscapes to be found by the watchful passerby. Cleverlyplaying off city architecture, natural elements and disaster locations, thefigures are fashioned in military uniforms or business attire and engage in motionlessactivities that utilizes their chosen environments, creating an incredibleminiature world that draws at times a somber yet intriguing parallel to ourown. View more images after the jump.


Electoral campaing, Berlin. Germany. 2011

In his ‘Cement Eclipses’ series, artist Isaac Cordal sculpts small figures in cement and arranges them in subtle, public scenarios within urban and desolate landscapes to be found by the watchful passerby. Cleverly playing off city architecture, natural elements and disaster locations, the figures are fashioned in military uniforms or business attire and engage in motionless activities that utilizes their chosen environments, creating an incredible miniature world that draws at times a somber yet intriguing parallel to our own. View more images below.

Helping the police. Brussels. 2011

Bring Us The Horizon, Brussels. Belgium. 2011.

River, London. UK. 2010

Follow The Leaders. Berlin, Germany. 2011

Public Swimming Pool. London. 2010

Slowly Sinking. 2012. Ría de Pontevedra, Galicia. Spain.

Playground, London. UK. 2010

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