Auk Anat TomàsBarceló as if uncovering a relic

as if uncovering a relic from a lost civilization where art

appears immersed in an ancient slumber

A concept sketch for one of the characters from The World of Kal

or a robotic relic from the past

Auk Anat TomàsBarceló as if uncovering a relicA mechanical head raised on a slender stand, presented as an object of observation rather than a portrait. The blue polychromy, rich in ornamental motifs and dotted rhythms, introduces a delicate counterpoint to the technical structure of the face. Suspended in space, the piece conveys an alert and silent presence, as if its gaze remained awake even at rest. Sculpture carved in plaster, based on a cast from a fine grog refractory clay model, and