This captivating totemic ceramic sculpture in raw black stoneware commands an intense, ancient presence through its masterful interplay of structural linework and negative space. Rising from a solid globular vessel base, the composition develops upward into a perfectly symmetrical lattice of concentric sweeping arches, wide loop handles, and interlocking vertical columns. Utilizing an unglazed, textured dark finish that mimics a sacred relic from an ancient civilization, Heras strips away extraneous detail to let ambient light interact with the hollow geometric voids. Designed as a symbolic doorway or protector, this fine artwork bridges historical ritual and minimalist design, framing a sophisticated statement custom-tailored for high-end modern art collections.
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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Totemic Ceramic Sculpture - Clave, 2025. From Mythic Mass. By Aniana Heras
Clave, 2025
From Mythic Mass Series
Black stoneware
Dimensions: 14.5 H x 7.8 W x 6.2 D in.
Weigh: 1,8 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.
