Óscar Aldonza Torres, Head Sculpture No 7, 2019, Red Stoneware with Shino Glaze

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Expressionist ceramic head sculpture in red stoneware with Shino glaze. This Testa head sculpture No 7 belongs to Óscar Aldonza’s … Read more Expressionist ceramic head sculpture in red stoneware with Shino glaze. This Testa head sculpture No 7 belongs to Óscar Aldonza’s ongoing “Testas” series, where each ceramic bust is modeled directly and left open to the unpredictable variations of fire and glaze. Crafted from red stoneware and fired at high temperature with Shino glaze, the surface reveals complex textures, cracks, and chromatic shifts ranging from earthy browns to pale whites, evoking the raw materiality of clay shaped by fire. The Testa head sculptures explore the human face through a direct and almost automatic process, creating unique pieces that share a collective resemblance while affirming individuality. Testa No 7, measuring 48 × 30 × 30 cm and weighing 6 kg, is a powerful ceramic bust whose presence is reinforced by its monumental proportions and rough textures. The expressive surface highlights the sculptural tension between fragility and permanence, individuality and collectivity. Each Testa head sculpture carries strong expressionist qualities, deliberately rough and subject to organic chance, embracing the beauty of error and the force of the unpredictable. Collectors are encouraged to explore group acquisitions of multiple Testa heads, with special pricing available for combined purchases. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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