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madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 03:25 PM Jun 2014

Tiny sculptures in Europe give chilling view of climate change and apathetic politicians.

Artist Isaac Cordal's Incredible Tiny Sculptures Offer a Chilling View of Climate Change

Climate change and the ills of capitalism are often harped on as two of the biggest threats to society, but many of us have trouble picturing such far-off threats. Artist Issac Cordal offers us a new perspective on these issues through his provocative series of tiny cement sculptures that challenge our views of society. Thoughtfully arranged without the need for exposition, these miniaturized scenes are often arranged as site-specific street art interventions.

.....Isaac Cordal is famous for tackling big political issues through a tiny medium. In his series “Waiting for Climate Change,” Cordal created a set of ephemeral and partially submerged installations to draw attention to rising sea level change. Laced with black humor, these grim and apocalyptic scenes show the consequences of inaction and apathy to environmental issues. The theme of rising floodwaters and drowning are themes repeated throughout his work that reference both climate change and the state of our sinking society.




One site called this politicians talking about climate change. I don't know the sculptor's name for it.

In his series "Waiting for Climate Change," Cordal created a set of ephemeral and partially submerged installations to draw attention to rising sea level change.





Some of Cordal's miniature sculptors are social commentary.

Cordal's miniature world

With the simple act of miniaturization and thoughtful placement, Isaac Cordal magically expands the imagination of pedestrians finding his sculptures on the street. The art work intends to catch the attention on our devalued relation with the nature through a critical look to the collateral effects of our evolution.
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.

The sculptures can be found in gutters, on top of buildings, on top of bus shelters; in many unusual and unlikely places in Barcelona, Nantes, Brussels, Berlin, London and many more, so keep your eyes open, you might just spot one.






To give some perspective on size this page has pictures

Here is one.






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Tiny sculptures in Europe give chilling view of climate change and apathetic politicians. (Original Post) madfloridian Jun 2014 OP
k&r Starry Messenger Jun 2014 #1
Those are really neat! Aerows Jun 2014 #2
I first saw the top one I posted. Fascinated me... madfloridian Jun 2014 #11
Very cool! FloriTexan Jun 2014 #3
Better than stuck on a stump...right? madfloridian Jun 2014 #5
Nice work. surrealAmerican Jun 2014 #4
I agree. madfloridian Jun 2014 #18
KnR for the tiny sculptures Hekate Jun 2014 #6
k&r cuz it's crazy & great. n/t Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2014 #7
Yes, they are great and crazy. madfloridian Jun 2014 #17
The guy is prolific...they're everywhere, but I can't find that he's put any here. countryjake Jun 2014 #8
Love that one, too. madfloridian Jun 2014 #9
Found this link to the Follow the Leaders. Wow. Missed that section before. madfloridian Jun 2014 #12
LOVE this one. madfloridian Jun 2014 #10
They remind me of these toons from about 45 years ago. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #13
Don't remember those. madfloridian Jun 2014 #15
K&R! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #14
.... madfloridian Jun 2014 #21
They tell us a story. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #22
K&R suffragette Jun 2014 #16
K&R mia Jun 2014 #19
You are welcome. I was fascinated by those sculptures. madfloridian Jun 2014 #20
K&R WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #23
love it. do they get stolen? Liberal_in_LA Jun 2014 #24

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
8. The guy is prolific...they're everywhere, but I can't find that he's put any here.
Thu Jun 19, 2014, 06:05 PM
Jun 2014

When will he be invited to "do" the USA?

This example of his "Follow the Leaders" series is my favorite:

London, UK
In “Follow the Leaders,” Cordal warns onlookers of the dangers in blindly following the wills of the rich and powerful. Like miniature clones, the identical statues were created in the likeness of middle-aged, white collar, white men, each desperately clutching a briefcase as they huddle together or drown to death in a mindless mass.

http://inhabitat.com/isaac-cordals-incredible-tiny-sculptures-offer-a-chilling-view-of-climate-change/



madfloridian

(88,117 posts)
15. Don't remember those.
Fri Jun 20, 2014, 08:19 AM
Jun 2014

That Cobb must not have been in our local papers. Very appropriate, very upsetting...as cartoons often can be.

Thanks for sharing those.

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