This exceptional multi-piece set stands out as a definitive statement in contemporary design sculptures, actively bridging the gap between functional heritage and modern conceptual storytelling. The installation masterfully pairs the elongated verticality of the raw white stoneware figure with the bold, heraldic geometry of the matte terracotta vessel. Both elements emerge from solid, bottle-like pedestals before expanding upward into an elaborate framework of interlocking openwork columns and sweeping circular arcs. By transforming heavy clay into a light lattice of positive and negative space, Heras bridges modernist architectural design with the timeless mystery of ancient relics, making this a premier acquisition for selective fine art investors.
Inspired by architecture and imagined civilizations, these handmade sculptures evoke strength, stability, and timelessness. Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbol—a fortress, an altar, a relic of unknown rituals. The artist plays with mass and meaning, blending ancient references with modern design. These sculptures hold a quiet force, manifesting invisible energies through bold forms.
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Contemporary Design Sculptures - Horna and Soria Diptych, 2025. By Aniana Heras
Horna and Soria Diptych, 2025
From Mythic Mass and Primitive Modern Series
Dimensions:
Overall size: 20.4 H x 20 W x 7.8 D in.
Horna: 20.4 H x 9 W x 7.8 D in. Weigh: 3,6 kg (White stoneware)
Soria: 15.3 H x 11 W x 3.1 D in. Weigh: 1,5 kg (Red stoneware)
Aniana Heras is a Spanish ceramic sculptor based in Berlin. Born in the countryside of Sigüenza (Guadalajara, Spain) and trained in arts and design in Madrid and Barcelona, she spent over 15 years working as a digital designer before turning to clay in 2022. What began as an experiment quickly became a vital, physical and meditative practice—an anchor to presence and a way to reconnect with the material world.
Largely self-taught, Heras has developed a body of work that is both earthy and conceptually rich. Her handmade, one of a kind sculptures often arise from improvisation, guided by the act of making itself. Through her practice, she explores ideas of timelessness, balance, and contrast—tradition versus innovation, function versus form. Her pieces challenge both material and meaning, drawing inspiration from traditional Spanish pottery, contemporary sculpture, architecture, and design.
