Marysa Schmitt

Marysa Schmitt is a sculptor who devoted many years to the study of the human figure before delving into abstract representation.

After attending courses at Penninghen, guided by an unceasing quest for simplification and purity of form, she developed a unique style that transcends the boundaries of material.

Her artistic approach reflects a profound respect for the materials.

Each stone, canvas, and plaster is approached as an entity with its own specific characteristics. Marysa intuitively perceives the veins of fragility running through a stone, as well as the distinct reactions between wet and dry clay. She instinctively understands the requirements of a plaster that demands an armature—factors that work in harmony to shape her creative process.

Time is her ally, and she has mastered it with wisdom. She does not claim to dictate the recurring themes in her works, knowing that her artistic signatures emerge naturally. Juxtapositions, suggested faces, and geometric abstract forms blend seamlessly into her creations, forming an evocative and captivating visual language. Marysa explores rounded shapes while maintaining a strong connection to geometry and ancient arts, which have always drawn her with their enchanting verticality. Her works are a tribute to perseverance, passion, and the perpetual pursuit of beauty through simplicity.

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