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Óscar Aldonza Torres
Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture in Experimental Ash Clay, Pit-Fired

2026

$1,587.67
£1,178.88
€1,633.50VAT Included
CA$2,228.16
A$2,258.69
CHF 1,284.68
MX$27,494.68
NOK 15,068.03
SEK 15,104.86
DKK 10,293.08

About the Item

This expressionist ceramic head sculpture is made from experimental clay enriched with recycled ash and pit-fired to produce an intensely textured, smoke-darkened surface. Created by Spanish sculptor Óscar Aldonza Torres in 2026, the work is titled Cinsa 1 and belongs to his Cinsas series. Cinsa is the Galician word for “ash”, the material that gives the series both its name and its conceptual foundation. Aldonza combines locally sourced clays and aggregates with reclaimed materials from the studio, incorporating different varieties of recycled ash into a clay body specifically developed for sculptural use. The elongated head and neck retain a recognisable human presence, but anatomical description gives way to material intensity. Features emerge unevenly from an eroded surface: the open mouth becomes a dark cavity, the eyes appear partially absorbed by the clay, and the face seems simultaneously modelled, burned and excavated. Rather than presenting an idealised portrait, Aldonza constructs a figure marked by pressure, heat and transformation. Pit firing is fundamental to the sculpture’s appearance. Smoke acts directly upon the porous surface, producing irregular transitions between charcoal black, mineral grey, earthy brown and pale ash tones. These variations are not applied as conventional decoration but arise through the interaction of clay, fire, smoke and buried combustible matter. Cracks, cavities, deposits and tonal accidents remain visible as records of the firing process. Cinsa 1 continues Aldonza’s exploration of the human head as a site of psychological tension while giving the material an unusually active role. The figure appears almost archaeological, as though recovered from scorched earth, yet its fractured expressiveness also conveys an immediate emotional force. Matter does not merely represent the face: it seems to carry its own memory of combustion, residue and survival. The Cinsas series also reflects on material reuse and sculptural sustainability. By transforming local minerals, ash and workshop waste into a viable artistic medium, Aldonza questions conventional distinctions between raw material, residue and finished artwork. Experimental clay with recycled ash, pit-fired and smoke-finished, 2026. Dimensions: 40 × 24 × 26 cm (15.7 × 9.4 × 10.2 in). Weight: approximately 5 kg. Casa das Peritas works directly with the artist and guarantees the authenticity and stated provenance of the artwork. The gallery is available to provide additional images, detailed condition information or a personalised shipping quotation upon request. 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 valued members of our community. As a small, specialist team driven by a deep commitment to art, we carefully select every artist and artwork, presenting our curated collection to an international audience from our corner of the Galician coast. Read our clients’ testimonials and join the discerning collectors who trust our expertise.
  • Creator:
    Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    FISTERRA, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Cinsa 11stDibs: LU2626218343582

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