Sofia Aguas
Sofia Aguas sculpts clay into an unexpected lexicon of textures, natural colours, and design elements, exploring how to reduce objects to their fundamental essence. Her ceramics aim for simplicity in form, perhaps due to Sofia’s background as a product designer which continuously influences her artistic journey, with functionality playing a pivotal role in her ceramics.
Sofia’s work blends functional aesthetic principles with sculptural aesthetic criteria, balancing structure with spontaneity, order with chaos. Her practice explores light, form, and space, emphasising raw materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional hand-building by eliminating the unnecessary and highlighting core aesthetics.
Sofia’s pieces are crafted from slabs, shaped, and scratched into place by hand, drawing inspiration from the colors, textures, and patterns of her experiences across multiple countries. This movement has shaped a unique practice that reflects a global influence and a rich history.