June Crespo: contemporary sculptures between the body and architecture
June Crespo (Pamplona, 1982) is one of the most recognized Spanish sculptors of her generation. Her work combines industrial and architectural materials with references to the human body and organic shapes.
With a consolidated career, Crespo has exhibited in leading institutions and international biennales, earning her place as a key figure in the European contemporary art scene.
The artistic language of June Crespo
Her practice moves between sculpture, architecture and collage. She uses concrete, metal, fiberglass and ceramics, assembling them into structures that suggest fragmented bodies or architectural remnants.
This approach is closely linked to traditional mold making, adapted to contemporary sculpture where industrial processes meet poetic narratives.
Selected works by June Crespo
Some of her most significant works include:
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Helianthus annuus, combining vegetal and metallic forms in a composition that evokes growth and transformation.
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Am I an Object, part II, reflecting on body, identity and perception through hybrid sculptural forms.
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Her participation in the 2022 Venice Biennale, presenting sculptures that questioned the limits between the organic and the artificial.
These projects demonstrate the importance of precise processes such as artistic foundry, key to producing complex and detailed works.
June Crespo and the role of space
Crespo’s works are not isolated objects but installations that engage with the space around them. Viewers become part of the dialogue, surrounded by forms that evoke both corporeal and architectural references.
The realization of such installations requires technical planning and logistics, similar to sculpture installation and transport, fundamental for international exhibitions and public art projects.
International recognition
Her works have been presented in institutions such as Museo Reina Sofía (Madrid), Kunstverein München (Germany) and CA2M (Madrid). Her trajectory has been supported by awards and residencies, allowing her to develop projects abroad and secure her place in international collections.
Crespo is today recognized as one of the strongest voices in European contemporary sculpture.
Conclusion
June Crespo merges industrial materials with poetic reflections on body and space. Her practice shows how contemporary sculpture can transform the way we perceive architecture and the urban landscape.
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