Figurative Ceramic Bust Sculpture by Óscar Aldonza Torres, 2021

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Figurative ceramic bust sculpture with textured coat and expressive glaze, created in high-temperature reduction firing with oil-based polychromy. This sculptural … Read more Figurative ceramic bust sculpture with textured coat and expressive glaze, created in high-temperature reduction firing with oil-based polychromy. This sculptural work forms part of the Xentes series by Spanish sculptor Óscar Aldonza Torres, whose practice explores the human figure as a site of emotional tension, ambiguity and collective identity. In this piece, the textured coat functions as a protective shell while the vividly painted face suggests the performative dimension of self-presentation. The surface treatment—layered glazes, carved passages and controlled reduction effects—reinforces the idea of duality: shelter and exposure, intimacy and distance, mask and revelation. The sculptural body rises with vertical force, while the sharply contrasted eyes and mouth introduce an almost theatrical presence. Aldonza’s process-driven approach, grounded in expressive modelling and material experimentation, generates a work that is both psychologically charged and visually tactile. Xente Abrigo stands as a unique sculpture within the series and resonates with current collector interest in figurative expression, textured surfaces and psychologically infused portraiture. 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, regarded as a valued member of our community. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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