The Voice That Remains

Ryoko Sekiguchi urges us to “record the voices of your loved ones.” In her moving novel The Shadow Voice, she reminds us that before photography and sound recording, those who died left behind their belongings, their handwriting, their scent… but not their voices. A voice is an extension of the body. It cannot be buried: in a recording, it remains with us in an enduring present.

Inspired by this reflection, we are especially moved to share Vicente de Espona’s audio archive. We do so not simply to document his life, but because hearing his voice brings us closer to him. It forms a bridge between his sculptures and the man who made them, helping us understand the person who shaped iron, stone and words.

Espona’s deep, measured voice carries the sensitivity that runs through his work. Its rhythm and cadence offer another way to connect with his legacy. We invite you to listen and let his voice accompany the visual work, adding a sense of closeness and living memory.