Alan Foxley (b. 1936) Torso, 2003, Stoneware, Unique work, Dimensions: 83 cm high

Torso (2003) is a striking abstract sculpture by British ceramic artist Alan Foxley. Hand-built in stoneware, this unique work presents a stylized interpretation of the human torso. The piece explores the tension between form and void, surface and structure. Foxley reduces the figure to essential shapes, allowing texture, contour, and mass to evoke the presence of the human body without literal representation.

Standing 83 cm high, Torso commands space with quiet confidence. Its organic curves and subtle surface variations reveal the artist’s deep understanding of both form and material. The clay body retains a tactile, almost earthen quality, characteristic of Foxley’s approach to stoneware. There is a sense of timelessness in the work, suggestive of archaeological artefacts or ancient relics, yet grounded in modernist abstraction.

Foxley, born in 1936, has contributed significantly to the field of studio ceramics in the UK. His work reflects decades of experimentation with sculptural ceramics, often blurring the boundaries between pottery and fine art sculpture. Torso exemplifies his mature style: bold, elemental, and deeply expressive.

This piece is one of a kind, making it especially valuable to collectors of contemporary ceramic art and modern sculpture. It is ideal for both interior display and curated architectural settings.

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