This exceptional multi-piece set stands out as a definitive statement in primitive modern art sculptures, actively bridging the gap between historical craft techniques and modern conceptual storytelling. The installation masterfully pairs the robust, heraldic framework of Compass with the organic, stacked spherical silhouette of Sat II. Both elements emerge from solid, bottle-like pedestals before expanding upward into an elaborate framework of interlocking openwork columns, sweeping circular arcs, and openwork geometric loops. By transforming heavy clay into a light lattice of positive and negative space, Heras bridges traditional Spanish utility with the timeless mystery of ancient relics, making this a premier acquisition for selective fine art investors.
One of a kind, handmade earthy sculptures inspired by traditional Spanish ceramics and classical utilitarian forms. Raw, unglazed, solid. Shapes are simple and bold, echoing campanario water jugs and ornamental filigree. The artist blends two-dimensional graphic influence with sculptural symmetry and balance. These unique sculptures explore timeless contrasts: tradition and modernity, form and function, art and craft.
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Primitive Modern Art Sculptures - Compass and Sat II, 2025. By Aniana Heras
Compass and Sat II, 2025, 2025
From Primitive Modern Series
Black stoneware
Dimensions:
Overall size: 16.5 H x 16.5 W x 5.9 D in.
Individual size:
Sat II: 11.4 H x 6.6 W x 5.9 D in. Weigh: 0,9 kg
Compass: 16.5 H x 9.8 W x 5.1 D in. Weigh: 2,2 kg
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.
