Large Architectural Carved Polychrome Wood Head Sculpture by Jose Perozo, 2023

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This large architectural wood sculpture is a landmark work within José Perozo’s ongoing exploration of anthropotecture, a term he uses … Read more This large architectural wood sculpture is a landmark work within José Perozo’s ongoing exploration of anthropotecture, a term he uses to describe the convergence between human presence and architectural form. Antropotectura presents a monumental head emerging from a dense assemblage of carved wooden blocks, as if the portrait were coexisting with—or being shaped by—the constructive logic that surrounds it. The sculpture operates simultaneously as an anatomical study, an architectural elevation and a material excavation, invoking the idea of the human body as a dwelling carved from its own structural environment. Carved from solid fir wood using chainsaws, manual saws, grinding discs, gouges, rasps and chisels, the sculpture reflects both the physicality of large-scale woodworking and the precision required to articulate the facial features. The anatomical zone retains a deliberately roughened texture, while the architectural block system is finished with smoother planes that preserve traces of toolwork and natural imperfections. The surface is polychromed with nitro dyes and acrylic paint, then sealed with diluted matte nitro varnish to maintain the porous, natural appearance of the wood. Originally modeled in clay at a 1:3 scale and transferred through a plaster mold in a lost-mold process, the final sculpture combines handcrafted detail with a distinctly constructive, stratified presence. with its commanding scale and hybrid language, Antropotectura aligns strongly with 1stDibs categories such as Large Sculptures, Contemporary Figurative Works and Architectural Objects. Keywords including architectural wood sculpture, carved head sculpture and constructive block sculpture enhance its visibility among collectors seeking significant, concept-driven contemporary pieces. 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. As a small, specialist team driven by a deep commitment to art, we carefully select every artwork, presenting a curated collection to an international audience from our corner of the Galician coast. Read client testimonials and join the discerning collectors who trust this expertise. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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