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Óscar Aldonza Torres
Reclining Head – White Raku Ceramic Sculpture, Organic Earthen Crackle Texture

2025

$2,288.79
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White Raku ceramic head sculpture features organic earthen crackle textures and meditative form, bridging earth, ritual, and introspection. Reclining Head (28 × 47 × 62 cm) by Aldonza is crafted in white refractory clay using the Nacked Raku technique, resulting in a unique spiderweb-like network of black and grey fissures that accentuate the serene, horizontal visage. The luminous white ground contrasts the dark crackle, evoking natural phenomena such as dried riverbeds or weathered stone surfaces. The relaxed facial features—closed eyes, slightly parted lips, and subtly rendered ears—convey deep introspection, reflecting Aldonza’s exploration of the human head as an intimate mirror of universal doubts and emotions. Each firing produces distinct crackle patterns, ensuring that no two surfaces are alike and emphasizing the work’s organic, earthen character. Ideal for contemporary interiors or gallery installations, this sculpture rests directly on a stable tabletop or low plinth, inviting viewers to engage at eye level with its tranquil presence. Reclining Head embodies Aldonza’s ongoing thematic concerns: identity, transformation, and the tension between material solidity and ephemeral beauty. Its expansive horizontal composition and unexpected black fissures offer a visual metaphor for life’s fragility and renewal. Presented in museum-quality condition, this Raku-fired ceramic piece is a distinctive focal point for 1stdibs campaigns highlighting organic materials, textural depth, and earth-inspired design. We operate globally with the same attention and proximity we extend to our local neighbors. We oversee every detail and guide you through the purchase process with the utmost professionalism, ensuring complete satisfaction for each client, whom we regard as valued members of our community. As a small, specialist gallery driven by a deep commitment to art, we carefully select every artist and artwork, presenting our curated collection to an international audience from our corner of the Galician coast. Read our clients’ testimonials and join the discerning collectors who trust our expertise.
  • Creator:
    Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    FISTERRA, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2626216439782

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