Colorful abstract fish sculpture made of various red, yellow, orange, and black textured and glossy materials.

“FISHES”

colobaration
ceramic, mosaic

portuguese artist Carlos Oliveira, born in Caldas da Rainha in 1963, has been working in sculpture since 2001. He uses contemporary art to create interactions through the passion for his craft and also with other artist collaborations.

Black and white sculpture of a person wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat, with a large star-shaped shoulder piece.

series - Fernando Pessoa
alabaster with patina

“SPIRAL”

he uses materiality, such as bronze, clay, ceramics, and stone to depict on his sculptures a whimsical, poetic world.

A ceramic sculpture of a man with a large, textured head and a prominent buttocks, wearing a belt, black shiny pants, and holding a red object in his left hand.

series - Nº II
clay, glazed, earthenware

An artistic sculpture of a dog with a large, rounded body made of various textured materials, including a black mask on its face, red glossy material resembling blood on its body and legs, green patches, and a paw print on its ear, all set against a plain white background.

“THE WORLDS OF THIS WORLD”

series - Nº I
clay, glazed, earthenware

with humour, imagination, and detachment, he explores the relationship with the world around us, creating a subtle connection with different aspects of human feelings, sometimes in relation with Nature.

A carved sculpture of a man with a beard wearing a hat, made from a reddish-brown material, likely clay or terracotta.

“THE MAN IN THE TOP HAT”

Carlos Oliveira's first sculpture, made when he was just 14 years old.
clay, glazed earthenware

Signature of Carla Oliveira in black cursive handwriting.

please, enjoy!