This ceramic sculpture portrays a espeto of sardines—an unmistakable emblem of Mediterranean identity. It is a unique creation by Rocío Gómez Guillén, who holds a Fine Arts degree (specializing in Sculpture) from the Complutense University of Madrid and is a Higher Technician in Artistic Ceramics from the San Telmo School of Art in Málaga. Her creative universe draws inspiration from the seabed and Mediterranean culture, fusing tradition and modernity in every piece.
The sculpture consists of three sardines, each with an exclusive design, mounted on a steel rod with a metal base for stability. Crafted with sustainable materials, it reflects both a commitment to the environment and to conscious craftsmanship.
As these are entirely handmade works, no two pieces are alike. Before confirming your purchase, you will receive photographs of the available units so you can choose the one that resonates most with your taste and sensibility. This ensures that the artwork arriving at your home is not only exclusive, but also personal and meaningful.
Rocío Gómez Guillén was born in Madrid and currently lives in Málaga. She studied Fine Arts (Sculpture) at the Complutense University and completed her training in ceramics at the San Telmo School of Art in Málaga. In Madrid, she trained at the Codina Hnos Artistic Bronze Foundry, specializing in molds, lost-wax casting, patinas, and modeling. She also spent time in Mexico working with the renowned silversmiths Los Castillo in Taxco. She was invited to the Spanish Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where she shared experiences with fellow Madrid School painters and drew inspiration from the color and vitality of the Eternal City.
Her path also includes artistic residencies, landscape painting, and research in different cities, collaborating with other artists and experimenting with new techniques. After moving to Málaga, she dedicated years to training and directing educational projects in ceramics, pottery, and tile murals. She completed her Higher Degree in Artistic Ceramics in 2015 and currently develops her work from her own studio.
Her artistic language is ceramic sculpture. The seabed is her main source of inspiration: gestures, shapes, colors, and movement pulse through her work, where Mediterranean culture leaves its mark. Her fish, cachalots, sardine skewers, and “pezotes” burst with color, textures, and diverse forms, imprinting each piece with a distinctive and unrepeatable identity.
