Iván Navarro transforms light into a primary medium, converting familiar objects into electric sculptures that alter the perception of space through luminous interaction. His work balances a sense of playfulness with deeper reflections on power, control, and confinement, using the visual language of light to provoke both sensory and conceptual engagement. Beneath its formal elegance, his practice carries a subtle critique of social and political structures, often subverting minimalist aesthetics to explore the dynamics of authority and restriction. Navarro’s installations are rich in cultural and art-historical references. While his use of fluorescent light echoes the formal language of Minimalism, his conceptual approach diverges, focusing on the symbolic and critical potential of industrial materials. By reimagining everyday objects—such as fences, ladders, or architectural elements—through light and reflection, he invites viewers to reconsider familiar forms and their social connotations. His luminous constructions highlight the tension between aesthetic beauty and underlying social commentary, transforming mundane structures into evocative meditations on control, freedom, and the human experience. ...
