Padrina I Merch Tomàs Barceló continues his exploration

Tomàs Barceló continues his exploration of the enigmatic figure of Kal IX

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12 x 6 x 15 cm | 4 x 2 x 5 in

Two mechanical structures flank his head

Padrina I Merch Tomàs Barceló continues his explorationThis old woman's face, sculpted with tenderness and melancholy, seems to carry centuries of memory. The folds of time run across her metallic skin, and her closed eyes suggest a profound calm, as if she had reached a wisdom that no longer needs words. The bluish hood, with its mineral texture, reinforces her aura of quiet dignity and introspection. Sculpture modeled in fine grog refractory clay and reproduced in resin. Painted with shellac, chalk