Anna Demidova

Born: 1991

Hometown: Lisbon

Based in: Lisbon, Portugal

Anna Demidova is a Lisbon-based Russian artist and designer who is oriented internationally in her work. She studied photography, graphic and interior design before moving to Portugal.
Four years ago she opened ceramic world for herself and it has been her passion since then. Anna has been taking ceramic classes during one month in a local studio in her hometown. Since then her ceramic journey has begun.

Clay makes her happy. Ceramics gives her an opportunity to work with a shape in a free environment. Shape is the key. That’s why mostly Anna doesn’t use glaze. She can pass on her knowledge and feelings through a free clay body. She prefers abstract shapes, soft lines, coarse textures and moderate color palette. She works solely with hand-built techniques.

Anna is more interested in sculptural aspects than the functional part. She tries to highlight natural texture of the material. Each piece is intended to be a sculpture object where the border between art, craftsmanship and design disappears. Anna is inspired by human beings and living creatures. Her artworks arouse associations with bionic shapes, knuckles, parts of body and living tissue.

Throughout this time, Anna has already participated in the exhibitions in France, Portugal and Spain.
She works directly with clients, architects and interior designers around the world to create unique artworks and design pieces.

Anna Demidova In The Studio

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More About Anna Demidova

Question Icon What inspires you?

Nature, The ocean and fashion design

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

Clay makes her happy. In many cases I am using the clay intuitively. I keep a concept in my mind and then improvise. The clay is such a good material that connects hands and an imagination. I prefer abstract shapes, soft lines, coarse textures and a moderate color palette. I work just with manual techniques and every time it’s a surprise what I will get at the end. It’s the most excited moment. I am not focusing on functionality, but interested in making table lamps and vases.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Shape is the key

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

impressionists

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

my hands, brush

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Be yourself

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

Lazy day in the wild

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Credentials

Education

Kuban State University, Design and Architecture

Russia, 2014

Art School of Suhoveeva, Fine Art and Photography

Russia, 2010

Exhibitions

Contest, Art Number 23 Gallery

United Kingdom, 2020

“Beyond The Borders”, 1st International Online Ceramic Art Exhibition, Bon Art project

United Kingdom, 2020

“Open 284” Young Artists Show at Coletivo 284 Gallery

Portugal, 2020

“1000 Vases” exhibition, Paris Design Week

France, 2020

Press

Hi Home magazine TRENDS 2021

2021

AD Russia magazine, 2021 The Apartment in Rostov city

2021

Conoscounposto, 20 marvelous ceramic brands

2020