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Andreia Pinho
Handmade byAndreia Pinho
Mask (1)
102,20 €
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Ra-Ro IndexRareWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?The result is a curious reversal of the way we live our lives: the inner demon revellers are masks to wear on the outside, to keep our features balanced and well-behaved on the inside. Repress normality, let's be bizarre?
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Wild clay mask
Mask (1)
A mask where the bizarre hides in plain sight.
The story
Andreia Pinho harvests *wild clay* by hand in the seven corners of Portugal and sculpts it until the grotesque takes shape. In this mask, the *inner demons* move to the outside. Who doesn't hide behind something?
Story of the piece
Mask (1)
A wild clay mask where the bizarre hides in plain sight.
Well, who doesn't hide behind something?
From her workshop in Leiria (Estremadura, Portugal), Andreia Pinho takes refuge from humankind to explore its most bizarre and grotesque side through wild clay.
Wild clay means she doesn't just buy her raw material or order it online. She harvests it by hand like a hidden gem in the seven corners of Portugal, venturing into secret spots we never dreamed existed.
Andreia chose wild clay for the plasticity of the pastes, its three-dimensional possibilities, and the desire to collect and make her own pigments. She is passionate about the process, like all experimentalists: malleability means freedom, a creative act with organic texture. It's wonderful to watch her sculpt.
The result is a curious inversion of how we live our lives: the devilish inner revelers are masks to wear on the outside, to keep our balanced and well-behaved features in the background. Let's suppress normalcy, shall we be bizarre?
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Length20cm
Over 20 cm long, sculpted by hand.
Width17cm
Over 17 cm wide, a one of a kind piece.
Shipping time8weeks
Made with time, ships in about 8 weeks or more.
Repress normality? Let's be bizarre.
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See every detail.
Overview
The whole mask
Horns, serpents and spirals in a single clay face.
- 1HornsPale points breaking through the head.
- 2SerpentsDark bodies dotted with yellow.
- 3SpiralA coiled finish on the chin.
Front
The face head on
The uneasy symmetry of a well behaved demon.
- 1Left hornSculpted and applied by hand.
- 2NostrilsOpenings carved into the clay.
- 3FangsPale teeth beneath the serpents.
- 4Spiral tongueA coil that closes the face.
Detail
The grotesque gaze
Up close, every relief shows the artist's hand.
- 1HornPale tip, organic shape.
- 2NoseModelled volume with holes.
- 3FangA pale tooth in relief.
Close up
Pigments and textures
Colours and dots painted over natural clay.
- 1HornOne of the mask's pale horns.
- 2Dotted serpentYellow dots on a dark body.
- 3Blue strokesBrushstrokes of colour on the face.
About the piece
Dimensions and care.
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Meet the Producer
EXPLORING THE STRANGE SIDE THROUGH CLAY
Andreia Pinho retreats from humanity to create pieces that reveal the grotesque and bizarre through wild clay harvested by hand.
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The journey
Andreia Pinho
Education and Studio Foundation
Raw Material: Wild Clay
Influences and Creative Universe
Multidisciplinary Practice and Recognition
Who is hiding back there? Well, who doesn't hide behind something? Andreia chose wild clay for the plasticity of its bodies and the desire to collect and make her own pigments. She is in love with the process, where malleability means freedom, a creative act with an organic texture. The result is a curious inversion of the way we live: inner demons become masks to wear on the outside, keeping the balanced features in the background. Repress normality? Shall we be bizarre? Each mask questions this duality, inviting reflection on identity and the genuine expression of the self.
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Decorative mask in hand-gathered wild clay by Andreia Pinho. Pottery from Estremadura, hand-modelled and hand-painted, a unique author piece.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Estremadura, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Andreia Pinho, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Olaria technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, Ra-Ro ships worldwide.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
Take home a one of a kind mask, born from hand harvested clay.
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