Isaac Cordal + Ernest Zacharevic 'Sink About It' Print Available

Artist: Isaac Cordal + Ernest Zacharevic
Title: Sink About It
Medium: Hand Finished Giclee Print
Size: 30 x 35 cm
Edition: UNSURE
Prices: $450

 

Isaac Cordal is a Spanish sculptor and photographer known for his thought-provoking street art installations featuring miniature cement figures. Born in 1974 in Pontevedra, Cordal began his artistic journey by studying at the School of Fine Arts in Pontevedra and the Camberwell College of Arts in London. His most recognized project, titled Cement Eclipses, consists of small, melancholic businessmen dressed in gray suits, often placed in precarious or overlooked urban environments.

The figures are typically no more than twenty-five centimeters tall and are meticulously hand-crafted from cement. Cordal strategically positions these characters in city puddles, atop building ledges, or half-buried in debris to mirror the struggles of modern society. Through these tiny sculptures, he explores themes of capitalism, climate change, and the isolation of the individual within a bureaucratic world. The use of cement is a deliberate choice, reflecting the industrialization and urban decay that define contemporary life.

One of his most famous pieces, Follow the Leaders, depicts a group of businessmen partially submerged in water, which many interpret as a powerful commentary on the indifference of political leaders toward rising sea levels and environmental collapse. By placing art in public spaces rather than traditional galleries, Cordal invites pedestrians to discover his work accidentally, forcing a moment of reflection on the human condition. His work has been exhibited across major cities like Berlin, London, Brussels, and Bogota, where it continues to serve as a silent yet piercing critique of the modern socio-political landscape.

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Ernest Zacharevic is a Lithuanian-born contemporary artist who gained international acclaim for transforming the urban landscape of George Town, Penang, into a world-class street art destination. Born in 1986, he moved to Malaysia after studying at the Middlesex University in London. His breakthrough came in 2012 during the George Town Festival when he was commissioned to create a series of murals titled Mirrors George Town. These works, most notably Kids on a Bicycle and Boy on a Chair, became iconic symbols of the city by blending traditional oil painting techniques with physical objects like actual bicycles and furniture. This interactive approach allowed pedestrians to become part of the art, bridging the gap between the static image and the 3D world.

Zacharevic is often described as the Banksy of Malaysia, although his style is distinctly more painterly and emotive. His work typically features children, capturing moments of innocence, play, and wonder against the weathered textures of historical architecture. Beyond Malaysia, his portfolio spans the globe with major projects in Singapore, Norway, Iceland, and the United States. He frequently explores themes of environmentalism and social commentary, as seen in his Splash and Burn campaign which highlighted the impact of the palm oil industry on Indonesian rainforests. Through his ability to integrate local culture with universal human experiences, Zacharevic has redefined the role of street art in urban regeneration, proving that public murals can serve as both a catalyst for tourism and a poignant reflection of community identity.