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Óscar Aldonza TorresBlack Refractory Clay with White Smoked Glaze and Forged Iron, "Testa 16"2019
2019
$4,615.38
£3,448.95
€3,900
CA$6,426.69
A$6,906.16
CHF 3,705.55
MX$81,350.31
NOK 46,593.23
SEK 42,562.62
DKK 29,730
About the Item
Testa 16 is one of the largest works within the Testas series, a sculptural project exploring the human head as a space of identity and collective resonance. This contemporary sculpture is crafted from black refractory clay, finished with a white smoked glaze that enhances its expressive textures, and mounted on a dynamic base of forged iron strips that expand the work into space. Measuring 80 x 52 x 52 cm and weighing 20 kg, the piece stands out for both its monumental presence and material intensity.
The Testas series develops a direct and instinctive approach to the human head, seeking individuality through spontaneous modeling while acknowledging similarity when viewed collectively. Each head is unique, yet when seen together they reveal a striking resemblance, prompting reflection on the dual tension between individuality and collectivity—an indissoluble duality central to contemporary life.
By combining ceramic surfaces imbued with the traces of smoke and fire with the raw structural energy of forged iron, Testa 16 embodies a poetic contrast between fragility and strength, the organic and the industrial. It is a powerful example of contemporary sculpture that bridges tradition and experimentation, offering both material richness and conceptual depth.
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- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216930942
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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