This large ceramic head sculpture, Testa nº 10, is part of the Testas series, a body of expressionist ceramic heads created in refractory stoneware and fired in reduction. The series of ceramic heads explores the human face through raw modeling, direct gestures, and organic variations that emerge unpredictably from the firing process. Each ceramic head carries unique textures, fissures, and earthy tonalities, emphasizing the tension between individuality and collectivity.

The expressionist character of Testa nº 10 is accentuated by its vertical format, strong surface markings, and irregular contours, which evoke the visceral power of clay as a medium. The artist deliberately embraces accident and imperfection, allowing chemical reactions during firing to create unexpected chromatic transitions and tactile qualities. This search for the beauty of error connects the series with a poetics of vulnerability and resilience, where each ceramic head becomes both singular and part of a shared sculptural community.

With its imposing scale—measuring 54 x 32 x 36 cm—this ceramic head commands presence in space, combining archaic solemnity with contemporary material exploration. Collectors may acquire this sculpture individually or as part of a larger installation of ceramic heads from the Testas series. Special pricing is available for multiple acquisitions, reinforcing the idea of the group as a collective body.

Medium: Refractory stoneware fired in reduction

Dimensions: 54 x 32 x 36 cm

Weight: 8 kg (10 kg with wooden crate for shipping)

Year: 2019