Carreras
Mugica

“MÁS GRAVES” operates through conceptual and linguistic play that crosses physics and acoustics. On one hand, it directly evokes the idea of gravity, weight, and material density, reflecting the physical effort and sustenance of the pieces in space. On the other hand, it refers to bass sounds, to low and deep frequencies that fill the environment. By merging corporeal weight with the intangible vibration of sound, Crespo proposes an expanded reading of matter, suggesting that what is dense and heavy also resonates and emits its own frequency.

For this project, conceived specifically for the space of Kunsthalle Lissabon, Crespo developed a large scale sculpture that takes the architecture of the exhibition space, located in a basement, as a starting point and active matter of the work. The walls cease to function merely as supports for the works, becoming surfaces for support, containment, and friction, integrated into the sculptural process itself. The artist’s intervention primarily emanates from the 12-meter-long main wall, through the use of industrial materials such as ventilation ducts and tarpaulins from heavy transport vehicles.

The subterranean condition of the space, with its particular scale, density, and intimate atmosphere, is activated as an additional body alongside the sculptural installation. This environment extends to the sonic dimension through “HYLE”, a piece developed by Estanis Comella in collaboration with June Crespo, whose intermittent presence intensifies the spatial and bodily perception of the atmosphere. (...) This acoustic layer profoundly transforms the perception of the sculpture: at times, both dimensions merge, making the material itself seem to breathe or sing. The exhibition thus proposes an immersive experience that dissolves boundaries between the organic and the industrial, between the body and construction, and interrogates how we inhabit and are shaped by the spaces that surround us.