This captivating totemic ceramic sculpture balances an imposing openwork architecture with a rich, organic teal-green glaze finish. Rising from a central bottle-shaped base, the fine art piece extends outward through symmetrical lower handles and climbs skyward into an elaborate framework of stacked circles, interlocking arches, and crescent shapes. The smooth, earthy texture of the glaze mimics the tranquil tones of wild flora, converting light into subtle reflections along its hand-rolled clay body. Created as a modern sanctuary object, this singular altar piece masterfully handles negative space to emphasize balance and presence, establishing a timeless visual statement tailored for high-end art collections.
Earthy sculptures as spiritual tools—these one of a kind pieces are handmade meditations on balance and inner stillness. Inspired by imagined ancient cultures and sacred rituals, each sculpture becomes a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating objects for mindfulness, reflection, and refuge. These sculptures exist outside of time, channeling presence and mystery through clay.
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Totemic Ceramic Sculpture - Grass, 2025. From The Altars. By Aniana Heras
Grass, 2025
From The Altars Series
Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: 18.1 H x 10.2 W x 3.5 D in.
Weigh: 1,45 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.
