Across Two Exhibitions, Jaume Plensa’s Monumental Sculptures Unite Scale and Material
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Two monumental wooden relief sculptures, titled "Julia" and "Maria," take center stage in the GRAY Chicago exhibition Beyond Silence. Measuring 28 feet wide and seven feet tall, these pieces anchor the exhibition, creating a structured rhythm amidst the subdued contours of the faces they depict. The works are part of Jaume Plensa's recent series, Beyond Silence, which shares the name of the show.
Plensa's signature use of architectural materials and the human figure is evident in these monumental sculptures, which evoke a sense of suspension and weightlessness through the unexpected pairing of cast iron and granite stone. Featured alongside the wooden reliefs are Plensa's stunning Clouds series, consisting of elongated faces that stretch seven feet high, all cast in cast iron and granite.
These large, closed-eyed figures encourage intimate experiences of introspection, meditation, and shared humanity. Beyond Silence marks the tenth solo exhibition for Plensa at GRAY Chicago, and the exhibition runs through December 19. For those in New York, GRAY's next door gallery will feature Remote, Serene, Ethereal, opening the following week. Don't miss Jaume Plensa's iconic Crown Fountain at Millennium Park, also located in Chicago.
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