Jose Perozo, Architectural Layered Head Sculpture: Project Number Eight, 2023, Cement on Wood

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This architectural layered cement head sculpture examines the body as a durable dwelling, constructed through stacked volumes and structural fragments. … Read more This architectural layered cement head sculpture examines the body as a durable dwelling, constructed through stacked volumes and structural fragments. Part of José Perozo’s Proyectos subseries within the broader framework of anthropotecture, Project VIII reflects on the idea of the human head as an architectural container—an interior space shaped, reinforced and inhabited over time. Its compact dimensions place it among collectible small sculptures that merge figuration with architectural thinking. Cast in high-hardness cement using a silicone mold, the sculpture retains material characteristics associated with construction: pores, minor tonal shifts, structural seams, small chips and variations in surface density. Each layer is individually tinted with water-based pigments and sealed with a semi-matte varnish, accentuating the contrasts between volumes. A band of chestnut wood, treated with lasur for protection, occupies one of the upper architectural levels, introducing a warm natural counterpoint within the piece’s otherwise mineral materiality. Fine aggregates enhance the precision of the original modeling, while acrylic fibers and a water-reducing agent ensure structural integrity and prevent shrinkage cracking. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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