Exquisite hand-built porcelain sculptural vessel by Italian ceramic artist Livia Marasso from her celebrated BENDE series.

Crafted from countless ribbon-like strands of matte white porcelain, this remarkable work blurs the line between ceramic art, textile design, and contemporary sculpture. Marasso is known for transforming porcelain into delicate thread-like filaments that are layered, woven, folded, and wrapped around vessel forms, creating pieces that appear almost weightless despite their structural complexity.

The title BENDE translates to “Bandages” in Italian. The series explores themes of protection, healing, memory, and transformation through porcelain ribbons that wrap and embrace the form much like fabric bandages. The result is a vessel that feels simultaneously fragile and resilient, organic and architectural.

This example features an irregular hand-formed silhouette with dramatic looping ribbon elements emerging from the rim, creating movement and depth from every viewing angle. The matte biscuit porcelain surface enhances the illusion of folded fabric while showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship involved in its construction.

Originally conceived as functional cachepots, BENDE vessels are equally compelling as standalone sculptural objects and are highly sought after by collectors of contemporary ceramics, modern design, and gallery art.

DETAILS

• Artist: Livia Marasso

• Series: BENDE (“Bandages”)

• Material: Biscuit porcelain

• Color: Matte white

• Form: Sculptural vessel / cachepot

• Approximate size: 8” diameter x 4” high

• Hand-built contemporary ceramic artwork

• Impressed artist/studio mark “LM”

CONDITION

Excellent pre-owned condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Displays beautifully. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

A striking example of contemporary Italian ceramic art and a wonderful opportunity to acquire a piece from one of today’s most distinctive porcelain artists.