Bright Dark wall sculpture | YOYO BALAGUÉ

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Bright Dark is a ceramic wall sculpture by YOYO BALAGUÉ that explores the tension between light and shadow, presence and erosion. Composed of a modular grid of square ceramic elements, the work reveals a chromatic transition that moves from deep, dark tones to lighter, almost luminous surfaces.

Each ceramic module bears the marks of fire, oxidation and manual intervention, resulting in a surface rich in tonal variation and material depth. The contrasts are not abrupt but gradual, allowing the eye to travel across the composition and perceive the work as a continuous, evolving field rather than a fixed image.

The piece balances structure and spontaneity: while the grid establishes order and rhythm, the ceramic surfaces remain unpredictable and expressive. Bright Dark functions both as a sculptural object and as an atmospheric presence, engaging directly with architectural space and light conditions.

Artist: Yoyo Balagué
Dimensions: 60 × 40 cm
Materials: pit fired white clay & manganese clay with Algae and Driftwood with 40% coarse grog 0-1.5 mm 
Year: 2024
Signed and certified by the artist

Bright Dark is a ceramic wall sculpture by YOYO BALAGUÉ that explores the tension between light and shadow, presence and erosion. Composed of a modular grid of square ceramic elements, the work reveals a chromatic transition that moves from deep, dark tones to lighter, almost luminous surfaces.

Each ceramic module bears the marks of fire, oxidation and manual intervention, resulting in a surface rich in tonal variation and material depth. The contrasts are not abrupt but gradual, allowing the eye to travel across the composition and perceive the work as a continuous, evolving field rather than a fixed image.

The piece balances structure and spontaneity: while the grid establishes order and rhythm, the ceramic surfaces remain unpredictable and expressive. Bright Dark functions both as a sculptural object and as an atmospheric presence, engaging directly with architectural space and light conditions.

Artist: Yoyo Balagué
Dimensions: 60 × 40 cm
Materials: pit fired white clay & manganese clay with Algae and Driftwood with 40% coarse grog 0-1.5 mm 
Year: 2024
Signed and certified by the artist

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YOYO BALAGUÉ

Yoyo Balagué approaches creation as a physical and instinctive act, where the body becomes the essential tool for shaping her work. With a multidisciplinary background in art and movement, her practice is rooted in exploring intuition and spatial connection through gesture.

Since the beginning of her career, she has developed a unique artistic language in which abstraction and minimalism merge to capture the essence of the moment. Her work reflects a pursuit of the essential through direct interaction with materials such as clay, canvas, and paper. She has drawn the attention of galleries and collectors for her ability to evoke sensations beyond form.

Yoyo works in deep concentration, often with her eyes closed, allowing movement to flow freely. Her creative process is a meditation in itself, a journey toward the purity of experience. The absence of superfluous elements in her pieces reinforces her search for the fundamental, establishing a dialogue between body, material, and emptiness.

For Balagué, art is more than an object—it is a sensory experience that transforms both space and those who inhabit it. Her work invites a perception beyond the visual, fostering an intimate connection with materiality and the present moment. Each piece becomes a trace of movement, an imprint of time and energy, where gesture and matter coexist in perfect balance.

Her artistic approach extends beyond traditional mediums, embracing performance and site-specific installations that highlight the fluidity of the creative act. Through her work, she challenges the boundaries between body and space, revealing the invisible forces that shape our perception.


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