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Óscar Aldonza TorresExpressionist Bronze Sculpture with Paper Model Female Figures Beginning to Fly2020
2020
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About the Item
Expressionist bronze sculpture using a direct paper model technique, this work presents a group of female figures beginning to fly. Óscar Aldonza creates each figure from crushed and folded paper forms, shaping them into gestural bodies that capture a sense of collective movement. These paper models are then translated directly into bronze without an intermediate mould, a process that preserves their irregular contours, accidental structures and the immediacy of the original gesture.
Female figures, bronze sculpture and expressionist group composition remain central keywords in the reading of this piece. The figures hold one another by the hand, rising in a chain-like formation that evokes shared momentum, mutual support and a collective impulse towards liberation. Their heads, derived from partially crumpled paper, open outward like vessels of imagination. The sculpture suggests an ascent—physical, symbolic or emotional—towards a state of freedom unbound by conventional expectations.
Because Aldonza’s paper-to-bronze method allows no corrections, each element retains the raw texture and unpredictability of its material origin. This makes the sculpture unique, with distinctive formal irregularities and expressive nuances. The piece measures 35 × 20 × 28 cm and weighs 2 kg. A custom wooden crate is included for secure international shipping. Preferential conditions can be offered for collectors interested in acquiring multiple works by the artist.
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- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626217205932
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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