Contemporary Hyloshapes

Contemporary Hyloshapes is a project that explores the shape and formalist qualities of contemporary sculpture, leading to the conception of an original typography-or sculptural language. It is comprised of an archive of 205 contemporary sculpture works by 34 different artists, commissioned written work, a typeface, and computer-generated images. The book shows the transition process from volumetric shapes to typographic figures, a language that draws on the aesthetics of contemporary sculptural art, showing the final specimen.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Independent Publishing Network

Contemporary Hyloshapes is an expansive exploration into the realm of sculpture, delving into the study of shape and formalist qualities to conceive an innovative typography or sculptural language. This captivating project encompasses an extensive archive of 205 contemporary sculpture works created by 34 diverse artists hailing from Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. It includes commissioned written pieces, a custom typeface, and a series of computer-generated images, where letters transform into captivating sculptures. The culmination of this project manifests in a captivating book, meticulously curated in collaboration with Alberto Arribas. Accompanied by commissioned texts written by Alberto Arribas and Isabel Pacheco, the book offers a profound journey through the transition from volumetric shapes to typographic figures. This language draws inspiration from the aesthetics of contemporary sculptural art, unveiling the final specimen. Through the skilled artistry of Ignasi Casas, these two-dimensional bodies undergo a remarkable transformation, regaining their original sculptural form through computer-generated images. Contemporary Hyloshapes invites viewers to witness the fusion of art and typography, pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship.

Dimension: 220 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803527000