Geometric White Terracotta Sculpture

A cultured and sophisticated exploration of material contrast, "Alba Inclinata" stands as a fragment of Brutalist architecture transformed into a domestic work of art. Born in a studio near Calafell, this sculpture is a perfect manifesto of 1970s aesthetics, a decade that loved to merge geometric rigor with the organic and visceral warmth of natural materials. The piece is built on an intoxicating dualism: the sides, in proudly bare terracotta, reveal a porous and authentic soul, while the complex facade is dressed in a candid white, smooth, and reflective glaze that envelops a grid of asymmetrical and inclined geometries. This is not a static form, but a bold invitation for light to dance. Its diagonal cuts have been expertly designed to capture the sun's rays, casting strong shadows that move and change as the hours pass. It thus transforms into a small domestic sundial, a living entity that marks time silently and exquisitely visually, bringing a perfect balance between formal rigor and artisanal poetry into the environment.

Artwork Details
Collection: '70s Vibes Vicode - The Return of Sophisticated Audacity (Origin: Echoes of Geometry | Viento Collection)

Material: Raw natural terracotta contrasting with glossy white ceramic glaze

Subject: Brutalist micro-architecture, geometric study of inclined grid lights and shadows

Origin: Excellent craftsmanship, hand-molded in Catalonia (Spain)

Usage Note
This sculpture rejects the definition of a mere ornament, establishing itself as an intellectual object that continuously dialogues with space. The slight variations in the clay's texture and the application of the glaze are the absolute merit that attests to its complex manual forging. To enhance its architectural sundial essence, "Alba Inclinata" demands to be placed in a spot where it can be touched by natural light or directed illumination. For a perfect retro-chic styling, place it on an imposing executive desk made of solid wood (such as rosewood or walnut, typical of the Seventies), or isolate it within a plastered niche, where it can cast its shadow geometries and enrich the environment with its sophisticated, unparalleled rigor.

Size:

H. 20 x L. 7 x W. 9 cm
7.8 x 2.7 x 3.5 Inch

Weight:

1.2 kg
2.6 lb

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You have chosen a unique handmade creation, designed for your spaces. To keep it beautiful over time, remember two simple rules:

Never get it wet.

For cleaning: dust it periodically using only a soft, completely dry cloth.

No other treatment is needed!