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Óscar Aldonza TorresHead with Bandana – High-Temperature Sea Glazed Refractory and Iron Sculpture2024
2024
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About the Item
High-temperature glazed refractory and iron sculpture evokes Mediterranean earth and sea through layered blue-green tones and tactile textures. Aldonza’s Head with Bandana (38 × 36 × 29.5 cm) is an iconic work that channels the depths of human introspection and natural elements. Crafted in refractory material reinforced with iron accents and finished in a nuanced seaside palette—salt-blue, olive-green, and sandy ochre glazes—the piece suggests a head emerging from coastal terrain, where the raw resilience of refractory clay meets the fluidity of water.
The figure’s closed eyes, slightly parted lips, and ornate bandana convey a meditative stillness, embodying Aldonza’s statement that the human visage functions as an intimate mirror reflecting universal doubts and emotions. The bandana itself is modeled with hand-pulled refractory strands that recall seaweed or braided roots, anchoring the head to its earthy origins. Aldonza’s impulsive, experimental approach to material is evident in the organic drips and subtle crater-like indentations across the surface—each imperfection echoing topographies of shorelines or weathered rock faces. Iron reinforcement beneath the glaze introduces subtle metallic flecks that catch ambient light, reinforcing an organic dialogue between material investigation and spontaneous form-finding. This depth of form and color invites viewers to contemplate identity, introspection, and the emotional ambivalence that arises when humanity meets nature.
Presented in museum-quality condition, Head with Bandana requires only a stable indoor pedestal or secure wall bracket for display. Its commanding presence, Mediterranean-inspired colorway, and profound conceptual underpinnings make it a compelling focal point in contemporary interiors, gallery installations, or curated collections seeking an evocative sculptural work that bridges earth, sea, and human introspection.
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- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)
- Medium:Ceramic,Tin Glaze
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216424112
Óscar Aldonza Torres (b. 1976, Santiago de Compostela) is a sculptor and Sculpture Professor at EASD Mestre Mateo. He holds a Diploma in Volume Techniques from EASD Mestre Mateo, a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Seville, and an MA in Art Heritage Management from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Winner of the 1st Prize at the XIV Open-Air Sculpture Symposium in O Grove and 1st Accésit of the Francisco Asorey International Sculpture Prize (Cambados), his work has been presented in venues such as the Salon d’Automne in Paris, O Rectángulo de Ouro in Portugal, “Respostas sen preguntas” at Galería Sabor a Menta (Santiago de Compostela), and “Animalium” at the MIHL Museum (Lugo), among others. In his sculptural practice, Óscar Aldonza Torres positions the human figure as an intimate mirror, reflecting universal fears and inner doubts. His creative process—both impulsive and experimental—is underpinned by rigorous material research, allowing forms to emerge organically as each work evolves. Predominantly working in series, Aldonza Torres embraces ambivalence and conceptual openness, crafting open-ended narratives that invite viewers to engage emotionally—ranging from identification to repulsion and intrigue—and to complete the dialogue with their own perceptions.
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