Marianna Kamsari - Origin

Marianna Kamsari is a contemporary artist based in French Riviera whose work transforms delicate Japanese air-drying clay into intricate sculptural narratives inspired by the rhythms of marine and botanical life. Since 2010, she has devoted herself to mastering hand-building techniques that defy the limitations of her chosen medium, creating tactile wall installations that explore the tension between fragility and endurance.
Having transitioned from London’s dynamic art scene to the luminous landscapes of the French Riviera, Marianna
draws her inspiration from her Mediterranean surroundings and her experiences as a passionate scuba diver to craft
works that echo the coral reefs, underwater currents, and organic patterns of nature. Each sculpture is both a
meditation on the natural world and a reflection of human emotion - order emerging from chaos, delicacy shaped by
strength.
Her art has found homes in private collections throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, and has been
commissioned for luxury interiors, including a renowned casino in Nevada and a distinguished hotel in the UAE. In
2024, Marianna held her first solo exhibition at Excellence Art Gallery in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. The
following year, her piece Metaphorical Chaos earned the First Jury Prize at the International Exhibition in Milan
(2025).
Beyond her studio practice, Marianna continues to expand her creative dialogue through exhibitions, design
collaborations, and various art projects, sharing her vision of harmony between the organic and the sculptural -
between earth and sea, motion and stillness.

Origin is an intimate sculptural work inspired by the primordial forms and repeating patterns found in nature. Individually handcrafted clay elements unfold across the surface in an organic, rhythmic composition, creating a rich interplay of texture, depth and shadow. Its deep earthy green palette gives the work a sophisticated natural character, while the intricate relief invites closer observation and reveals new details from different perspectives.