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Óscar Aldonza TorresAir, Kinetic Refractory Ceramic Head with Cobalt
Copper Glazes and Textile2024
2024
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About the Item
Kinetic head sculpture rotates in gentle air currents, creating a hypnotic interplay of coastal tones and organic form. AR (2024) by Aldonza is crafted in white high-temperature refractory ceramic, layered with crystalline cobalt and copper glazes that evoke Mediterranean earth and water. The 35 × 30 × 30 cm ceramic head is affixed to a 2 m–long lavender textile “neck,” allowing the piece to pendulum and spin with the slightest breeze.
Aldonza’s impulsive, experimental approach is evident in the textured surface—subtle ridges and crater-like indentations recall weathered rock, while the glaze drips suggest tidal flow. As light hits the cobalt-blue and verdant-green patina, the head appears to emerge from both earth and sea. The suspended “neck” of fine threads accentuates the sculpture’s ethereal presence, inviting viewers to contemplate the tension between material solidity and weightless movement. Ideal for large atriums, stairwells, or high-ceilinged galleries, AR transforms any space into an immersive, kinetic environment.
Conceptually, AR continues Aldonza’s exploration of identity and introspection: the closed eyes and serene expression evoke inward reflection, while the motion underscores life’s impermanence and emotional ambivalence. In this poetic work, the materiality of refractory ceramic is contrasted with the textile’s lightness, encouraging a search for inner calm amid shifting surroundings. Presented in museum-quality condition, AR requires only a sturdy ceiling mount for secure hanging.
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- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 92.52 in (235 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216430592
Óscar Aldonza Torres
Óscar Aldonza Torres (Santiago de Compostela) is a Spanish sculptor working in ceramic, bronze, and mixed media. He studied Volume Techniques at EASD Mestre Mateo, earned a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Seville, and completed an MA in Art Heritage Management at the University of Santiago de Compostela. His work has been exhibited in Spain, Portugal, and France, including the Salon d’Automne in Paris, O Rectángulo de Ouro in Portugal, MIHL Museum in Lugo, and Galería Sabor a Menta in Santiago.
Aldonza’s practice is rooted in expressive, process-driven sculpture, where the human figure emerges through direct modeling, material experimentation, and a strong interest in emotional tension and psychological interiority.
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