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Óscar Aldonza TorresCeramic Expressionist Head in White Stoneware with Bismuth Rakú Glaze. Testa 92019
2019
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About the Item
Testa 9 is an expressionist ceramic head sculpture created in white stoneware with a bismuth Rakú glaze. This ceramic head belongs to the artist’s Testas series, a body of work composed of unique hand-modeled ceramic heads that explore individuality and collectivity. Each Testa is conceived as a one-of-a-kind ceramic head, deliberately rough in texture and marked by the organic unpredictability of the glazing process, embracing accident, erosion, and imperfection as part of its expressive power.
The surface of this expressionist head reveals layers of white and earthy tones, with subtle variations introduced by the Rakú firing process. The result is a sculptural presence that oscillates between fragility and permanence, recalling both ancient ritual objects and contemporary explorations of the human figure.
The Testas series works through direct and instinctive modeling of the human head, underlining the tension between singular identity and collective resemblance. While each ceramic head is different, when displayed together the series creates a striking reflection on individuality and community as inseparable dualities.
Testa 9 measures 58 × 39 × 35 cm and weighs 11 kg. It comes with a custom wooden crate for safe international shipping. Special pricing is available for collectors interested in acquiring multiple heads from the Testas series.
- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216807352
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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