Ceramic mask, 'Aretes'
A wise, reserved expression characterizes this work by Ismael Diaz. Stone-like features exalt the simple beauty of the white tracery, as ritual aretes (�earrings�) frame the vision. Working together with his wife, Diaz patiently shapes clay before applying mineral paints, while a finish of earthen baths results in a remarkably rustic appearance. Offers an ancestral accent to any refined setting.
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