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Óscar Aldonza TorresStoneware Fired in Reduction with Embedded Barbed Wire, Sculpture "Testa N.14"2019
2019
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Testa 14 is a large-format work from the Testas series, a sculptural project dedicated to the exploration of the human head as a universal and timeless form. Crafted in refractory stoneware fired in reduction, this piece incorporates embedded iron barbed wire, intensifying both its material strength and its conceptual resonance. With dimensions of 75 x 37 x 37 cm and a weight of 16 kg, the sculpture carries a commanding presence, heightened by the tactile energy of clay surfaces and the stark tension of rusted wire.
The Testas series approaches the head with directness and spontaneity, producing singular, unique works that—when viewed collectively—reveal striking similarities. This paradox invites reflection on the dual tension between individuality and collectivity, a theme that underpins the entire series. Each piece stands as a singular entity, yet together they speak of shared identity, the inseparability of the one and the many.
In Testa 14, the combination of clay and barbed wire underscores a visceral dialogue between fragility and constraint, organic presence and industrial harshness. The barbed wire functions both as structural element and as metaphor, amplifying the emotional impact of the sculpture. It is a compelling example of contemporary sculpture that merges material experimentation with conceptual depth.
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- Creator:Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
- Creation Year:2019
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
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- Gallery Location:FISTERRA, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2626216967142
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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