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HEAVY CROSS - Monumental Wall Sculpture | Kiln-Fired Ceramics Ancient Wood

Mixed Media
One of a kind artwork
125 x 70 x 6 cm
2025
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Signed on the front
Signed on the back
Signed certificate of authenticity
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Subtitle

Monumental Wall Sculpture | Kiln-Fired Ceramics Ancient Wood


Original artwork description

A Presence That Commands the Space."

There are artworks you simply observe, and then there are those that look back at you. Heavy Cross exists in the profound intersection where raw material meets spiritual thought, transforming from a painting into a powerful, three-dimensional wall sculpture.

The Alchemy of Fire and Tradition: At the heart of this monumental piece is a ceramic diptych, hand-decorated by the artist and kiln-fired at 980°C (1800°F). This high-temperature process ensures an eternal, stone-like texture that serves as the base for the imagery.

The central figures—hands bound in a symbolic gesture of resilience—are achieved through a unique alchemical fusion of pure earth pigments and metallic oxides. Following Renaissance traditions, the pigments are bound with egg albumin and fixed by the natural power of direct sunlight. This "Slow Art" process creates organic micro-cracks and a depth of color that shifts and reacts to the light of the room.

Structural Power: The central core is framed by massive wooden beams (6 cm depth), providing a brutalist weight that balances the intricate decoration of the fired clay. This is not a decorative object; it is a totem of resilience, designed for collectors who seek intentional, statement-making art.


Technical Specifications

Type: One-of-a-kind Wall Sculpture.

Materials: Kiln-fired ceramic (980°C / 1800°F), Ancient wood, Earth pigments, Metallic oxides.

Dimensions: 125 x 70 x 6 cm | Weight: 7 kg.

Authentication: Signed on both front and back. Includes a holographic Certificate of Authenticity.

Installation: Ready to hang; professional heavy-duty hardware included.


Shipping Information

Free Shipping (European Union & UK): This artwork is shipped at no extra cost to all countries within the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Geographical Limitation: Due to the weight and monumental nature of this piece, shipping is currently restricted to Europe only.

Professional Packaging: The sculpture is shipped in a custom-made, reinforced box designed to ensure absolute safety during transit.

Fully Insured: Tracked and insured delivery provided directly to your door.



More details

Location
Atelier
Subject
Conceptual
Style
Minimalism
Orientation
Portrait
Size
125 x 70 x 6 cm, 7 kg
Created
2025 - 2025
Artwork is painted over the edge
yes
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Substrate and Material

Substrate » Wood
Material » Clay · Gelatin


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