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Óscar Aldonza Torres
Textured Ceramic Head Sculpture, Stone-Like Refractory Clay Indoor and Outdoor

2026

$3,296.71
£2,440.13
€3,388VAT Included
CA$4,592.77
A$4,671.28
CHF 2,671.12
MX$56,503.02
NOK 31,296.61
SEK 31,289.09
DKK 21,350.23

About the Item

A monumental expressionist ceramic head sculpture where clay takes on the appearance of weathered stone, blurring the boundaries between portrait, geology and landscape. Created in high-fired refractory clay enriched with mineral aggregates and experimental textured glazes, Testa Lousa is one of the latest works in Óscar Aldonza Torres' ongoing Testas series, a body of sculptural heads conceived to function either as powerful standalone works or as part of larger sculptural constellations in indoor or outdoor settings. Rather than seeking anatomical precision, Aldonza models the face through an energetic process of addition, excavation and compression. The surface is built from successive layers of clay and mineral materials, creating deep fissures, porous cavities and fractured textures that evoke slate, volcanic rock and centuries of natural erosion. The face appears to emerge slowly from the material itself, as though memory and identity had been fossilized within the earth. Throughout the Testas series, the human head becomes a universal territory for emotional projection rather than individual portraiture. In Testa Lousa, the rough mineral skin suggests resilience shaped by time, while fragments seem to erupt from within the sculpture, reinforcing the sensation that inner experience continuously transforms the visible surface. The work balances raw physicality with quiet psychological presence, inviting prolonged contemplation from multiple viewpoints. Thanks to its high-fired refractory clay construction, the sculpture is suitable for both contemporary interiors and carefully considered exterior installations. Displayed individually, it commands architectural presence; installed alongside other Testas, it generates a powerful dialogue between distinct emotional states and geological identities. Medium: High-fired refractory clay with mineral aggregates and experimental textured glazes. Dimensions: 60 × 40 × 44 cm. Weight: 27 kg. Unique piece. At Casa das Peritas Gallery, 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, whom we regard as valued members of our community. As a small, specialist gallery 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: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    FISTERRA, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Testa Lousa1stDibs: LU2626218379732

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