Juan Muñoz
Sculptor
Location: Spain
Muñoz is perhaps best known for his enigmatic sculptures of strangely haunting human figures created from the late 80s until his untimely death at the age of forty-eight in 2001. His sculptural installations are like stage sets populated by maudlin characters, implying narratives of conspiracy, despair, and isolation. Despite the often-unsettling qualities of his work, Muñoz consistently acknowledged the emotional range of the human condition, from the absurd and irrational to the poignant and humorous.
Art work.
Shown individually and in groups, the figure—inspired by ventriloquist dummies, dwarves, and punching-bag clowns—is a constant presence in his work. Cast in bronze or resin, the sculptures are modeled with an abbreviated naturalism and can appear convincingly real, although they are often shown in impossible positions, such as seated in chairs mounted on a wall or suspended upside down from existing architectural elements. In the late 90s, Muñoz’s mise-en-scènes evolved from the small architectural elements in his early work to larger installations that reconfigured and transformed space by cutting through walls or adding false floors. Throughout his career, the artist also devised works for radio and performance pieces, often in collaboration with composers.
Website→ https://juanmunozestate.org/
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