Permanent Sculpture Installation
Technological Park – University of Castilla-La Mancha
In the area surrounding the Science and Technology Park and the University of Castilla-La Mancha campus, Santi Flores' sculptures are permanently integrated into the contemporary landscape of Albacete. This is not merely an art installation, but an open dialogue between art, knowledge, and society.
Located in a space dedicated to research, innovation and critical thinking, these monumental figures bring to the university environment the neo-figurative language characteristic of the artist: stylized bodies, expressive verticality and the symbolic presence of the raised hand, a gesture that invites reflection on individual identity within the collective.
The collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha arose as a natural extension of Santi Flores's interest in placing sculpture in vibrant public spaces, places where the work is not viewed from a distance, but rather interacts with those who pass through it daily. Students, researchers, and visitors thus share an environment where art ceases to be an isolated object and becomes an everyday experience.
The pieces, made of steel and designed for outdoor use, establish a contrast between the industrial coldness of the material and the human presence conveyed by their forms. This dialogue between matter and emotion reflects the essence of the project: to introduce an artistic dimension into a space linked to technological progress, reminding us that all innovation also stems from sensitivity and imagination.
The permanent installation within the university campus transforms the space into an open-air gallery, where the sculptures serve as meeting points. Their verticality sets the rhythm of the urban landscape and offers a pause amidst the academic bustle, inviting the viewer to stop and observe their surroundings from a different perspective.
In this collaboration, art and university share a common intention: to create connections. The sculptures do not seek to impose themselves on the space, but rather to inhabit it and engage in dialogue with it, becoming silent witnesses to daily life and symbols of a community that moves forward through science, creativity, and collective thought.