“Uve” (2020), bronze, 17 7/10 × 15 2/5 × 9 1/10 inches
The bronze sculptures of Spanish artist Jesús Curiá are intentionally ambiguous. Evoking ancient relics, the patina-covered works denote no explicit gender or ethnicity. Instead, the sculptures center on nondescript figures severed by an abstract element or negative space. Whether signaling to another, marching downstairs, or grasping a skirted gown, the slim personas are often in motion. These decontextualized movements offer a glimpse into the modern condition as they fuse the most surreal aspects of experience with the real.
Dive into Curiá’s process, which includes a precise application of acid and fire, in this studio visit, and explore more of his evocative sculptures on Artsy.
“Nuntius” (2018), bronze and steel, 67 × 16 × 12 inches
“Sin Fin III/4” (ca. 2016), bronze and steel, 23 3/5 × 10 1/5 × 11 4/5 inches
Left: “Milenium III” (2020), bronze, 42 1/10 × 26 × 6 3/10 inches. Right: “Aire IV” (2013), bronze and iron, 18 9/10 × 7 9/10 × 5 1/2 inches
“Downstair,” bronze and iron, 34½ x 31½ x 8¾ inches
“Cuatro” (2019), bronze, 19 3/10 × 11 2/5 × 4 7/10 inches
“Decisión” (2011) bronze and iron