EXHIBITION YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
This is the first time an exhibition in this country has brought together his indoor and outdoor work in such an integrated way.
I first became familiar with his work in 2008 with the exhibit of ‘House of Knowledge’ at the Beyond Limits Exhibition at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.
His mainly figurative work I have found inspirational using different materials steel, glass, bronze and with light or sound and the use of text. This exhibition did not disappoint on any level.
He describes art as, a consequence of life, which possesses enormous capacity to touch people deeply. Poetry and text provide him with inspiration and reference in his own work.
You are able to interact with some of his works, and at YSP, you were able to walk inside the ‘House of Knowledge’ sculpture, which is comprised of letters and experience the sculpture from within becoming the soul of the piece.
The two heads ‘Nuria and Irma’ are huge stainless steel sculptures ,which dominate the landscape. They appear to be in conversation with each other and although they are large sculptural pieces there is a delicacy about them.
The ‘Heart of Trees’ which show a group of 7 human bodies covered in the names of composers who are significant to Plensa hugging and giving life and growth to the trees they are embracing.
My favourite piece is ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’, exhibited in one of the rooms of the Underground Gallery. Three figures have emotional text inscribed on their faces, openly revealing their inner feelings. These illuminated figures are suspended from the gallery walls in the darkened room displaying the fact that even in our darkest times inner light can suggest future hope.
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