Jesús Castelló Mollar (1952-2010) - Ofuscamiento

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Original sculpture 'Ofuscamiento' by Jesús Castelló Mollar (1952–2010), carved in red polished marble with a bronze base in green patina, signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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"Ofuscamiento" – Original sculpture by Jesús Castelló.

Signed by the renowned Valencian sculptor Jesús Castelló (Senyera Award 1983), "Ofuscamiento" is a masterful piece that fuses the nobility of veined red marble with the solidity of bronze. The work poses a deep metaphorical play on perception and human psychology: it represents those states of mental closure in which we shut ourselves behind our own invisible walls. From the inside, the perspective is claustrophobic, reduced to a minimal crack through which light barely passes. However, the genius of the piece lies in the duality of its spatial design; by changing the point of view to the spectator’s gaze, the composition reveals the reverse of the situation: a clear opening and an escape route. A key collection piece that stands out both for its flawless technical execution and for its philosophical charge.

Title: Ofuscamiento
Author: Jesús Castelló Mollar (1952-2010)
Materials: Polished red marble and base in bronze with green patina.
Condition: Excellent conservation condition.
Delivery with certificate of authenticity.

"Ofuscamiento" – Original sculpture by Jesús Castelló.

Signed by the renowned Valencian sculptor Jesús Castelló (Senyera Award 1983), "Ofuscamiento" is a masterful piece that fuses the nobility of veined red marble with the solidity of bronze. The work poses a deep metaphorical play on perception and human psychology: it represents those states of mental closure in which we shut ourselves behind our own invisible walls. From the inside, the perspective is claustrophobic, reduced to a minimal crack through which light barely passes. However, the genius of the piece lies in the duality of its spatial design; by changing the point of view to the spectator’s gaze, the composition reveals the reverse of the situation: a clear opening and an escape route. A key collection piece that stands out both for its flawless technical execution and for its philosophical charge.

Title: Ofuscamiento
Author: Jesús Castelló Mollar (1952-2010)
Materials: Polished red marble and base in bronze with green patina.
Condition: Excellent conservation condition.
Delivery with certificate of authenticity.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Spain
Style
Abstract
Material
Marble
Artist
Jesús Castelló Mollar (1952-2010)
Title of artwork
Ofuscamiento
Signature
Signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
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