Cement Eclipses by Isaac Cordal

We discovered one of the mini sculptures during the Street Art Parcours. Let's walk the streets of Brussels to spot all the Cement Eclipses pieces!

This series of small sculptures was conceived and created by artist Isaac Cordal. Isaac Cordal is well-known for his miniature cement sculptures. He dots these sculptures incongruously throughout urban spaces. The aim of his work is always to offer a critical look at our society. He usually proposes a series of 12 sculptures scattered around each city.

Isaac Cordal is a Spanish artist from Galicia, who studied at the University of Fine Arts in Pontevedra, graduating with a degree in sculpture. “Cement Eclipses” is one of his best-known projects. His sculptures can be found in the streets of cities such as London, Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Bogota and San Jose, as well as in Brussels. You’ve probably walked past his work without knowing it. The statues are discreet and encourage passers-by to keep their eyes peeled. They are hidden on building façades, power lines, drainage pipes, pieces of wall and other unexpected places that emphasise the loneliness and isolation of modern times. Isaac Cordal takes on the role of director as he places his characters in scenes that represent the routine of today’s society. His work is a critical reflection on our behaviour as a mass society, and highlights the absurdity of our existence.