Angustiado
Nicolás González
Raku Fired Clay
14 x 10 x 4.5 in
2011
One of three works from González’s first series of ceramic masks, created during his early college years, this piece marks the beginning of a deeply emotional exploration through clay. The mask captures raw sensations of pain, sorrow, and anguish—emotions pressed into form through the artist’s hands. The surface bears a heavy, distressed texture, with folds and layers that seem to collapse and overlap into each other, evoking a sense of weight, erosion, and inner turmoil. This early work laid the foundation for González’s ongoing investigation into the human condition. His masks, deeply personal yet universally resonant, have since been collected around the world—from Thailand and Europe to numerous states across the U.S.—a testament to the emotional power and cross-cultural reach of his vision.
Nicolás González
Raku Fired Clay
14 x 10 x 4.5 in
2011
One of three works from González’s first series of ceramic masks, created during his early college years, this piece marks the beginning of a deeply emotional exploration through clay. The mask captures raw sensations of pain, sorrow, and anguish—emotions pressed into form through the artist’s hands. The surface bears a heavy, distressed texture, with folds and layers that seem to collapse and overlap into each other, evoking a sense of weight, erosion, and inner turmoil. This early work laid the foundation for González’s ongoing investigation into the human condition. His masks, deeply personal yet universally resonant, have since been collected around the world—from Thailand and Europe to numerous states across the U.S.—a testament to the emotional power and cross-cultural reach of his vision.
Nicolás González
Raku Fired Clay
14 x 10 x 4.5 in
2011
One of three works from González’s first series of ceramic masks, created during his early college years, this piece marks the beginning of a deeply emotional exploration through clay. The mask captures raw sensations of pain, sorrow, and anguish—emotions pressed into form through the artist’s hands. The surface bears a heavy, distressed texture, with folds and layers that seem to collapse and overlap into each other, evoking a sense of weight, erosion, and inner turmoil. This early work laid the foundation for González’s ongoing investigation into the human condition. His masks, deeply personal yet universally resonant, have since been collected around the world—from Thailand and Europe to numerous states across the U.S.—a testament to the emotional power and cross-cultural reach of his vision.