
Cephei. From the Altars Series,
2025
Aniana Heras
Sculpture : ceramic
34.8 x 20.6 x 7.9 cm 13.7 x 8.1 x 3.1 inch
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34.8 x 20.6 x 7.9 cm 13.7 x 8.1 x 3.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Spain
This striking ceramic sculpture captivates with its vertical structure and intricate design, showcasing a harmonious blend of form and function. The piece is characterized by two smooth, cylindrical forms stacked upon each other, connected seamlessly by a network of circular and linear elements. The verdant blue glaze enhances its modern aesthetic, lending a sense of serenity and balance. Each element interlocks, creating a sense of movement and unity within the artwork. The open circles at the top contrast with the solidity of the cylinders, offering a dynamic visual interplay. This sculpture is a testament to innovative craftsmanship, merging geometric precision with artistic flair. Its unique design invites contemplation and admiration, making it a captivating centerpiece in any contemporary art collection.
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.
Aniana's sculptures frequently reference utilitarian forms, spiritual symbols, or imagined rituals. She is interested in the tension between surface and volume, simplicity and complexity, art and craft. For her, ceramics is not only a medium but a way of thinking and being—an exploration of obsolete technologies, slow processes, and the urgent need for low-tech, mindful creative spaces.
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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.
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