On February 19, 2025, galeria SENDA will present a new exhibition by the artist Jaume Plensa, Murmuri, a Catalan word which means “whisper”. In this show, Plensa works with different materials his already iconic imagery. Alabaster, bronze, paper, Murano glass and iron give shape to a group of works where his characteristic sculptures are the main protagonists.

Plensa‘s practice is based on the constant search for beauty in simplicity. True to his style, the artist presents his iconic busts and letters that intertwine as universal signs of communication and reflection. Each piece is a testament to his technique and his ability to connect with human emotions. An example of this is one of the series presented in this exhibition, Nest. In this series, we find reliefs of contemplative or dreamy faces emerging from alabaster, conveying new ways of representing figurative forms in contemporary portraiture. In fact, Plensa is internationally recognized as one of today’s leading contemporary portraitists, harnessing the power of this approach to convey our relationship to the world and to each other, underscoring our shared humanity through portraits of individuals.

In Murmuri, the artist establishes a link between the meaning and the musicality of the Catalan word, and the imaginary that defines his artistic practice. The whispers, like Plensa‘s sculptures, are presented as delicate expressions, but charged with emotional intensity, capable of resonating with those who perceive them. This exhibition invites the viewer to listen to what is not said, reaffirming his commitment to an aesthetic that celebrates both the fragility and the depth of the human experience.

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