Demetria Chappo makes hand-sculpted home objects and sculptures with an emphasis on intricate surface details, organic and architectural form, and universal symbolism.
Influenced by nature, science, water, and ordinary objects, her patterns and textures are meant to provoke the senses and bring good energy.
She sells across the US and internationally. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Weddings, among others.
She co-founded Brooklyn Clay Tour, a city-wide week of ceramic events, exhibits and shows.
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my process
I create every piece by hand, pinching, rolling slabs, coiling and throwing on the wheel. After I form the clay I paint, draw or carve into it creating intricate surfaces. Then its glazed and I fire it in a kiln over 2200 degrees.
I love the tactility and versatility of clay. I have always been inspired by organic and architectural objects, combining texture and pattern with symbolic references.
spirit eye collection
The Spirit Eyes feature suns, moons, stars and eyes, all symbols that have deeps meanings throughout history and across cultures. I find the process of carving and painting the intricate lines draws me in and it becomes almost meditative.
see the spirit eyes.
seed pod collection
Inspired by collecting objects on nature hikes and walks along coastal shores. I want the Seed Pods to provoke an interaction, for the texture to invite your touch, and when lifting the closed forms you are met with the surprise of gentle sound. more seed pods >
studio and teaching
My studio is currently located in New York’s Hudson River valley.
In addition to making my own work, I teach ceramics and love sharing the process and magic of clay.
I’ve taught both adults and children for years at many wonderful community studio spaces and art schools, including Clayworks on Columbia, Educational Alliance, Bklyn Clay, and Artshack Brooklyn.
Here’s a five minute pinch pot meditation filmed during clay at home with Clayworks on Columbia.
I also teach workshops and private lessons. If you are interested in getting your hands in the clay, send me an email, deme@demetriachappo.com
shop near you
To find my work near you, take a look at my stockists here.
