Dionysos

“Dionysos” – A Handpainted Decorative Plate by Anna Tsetsos
One-of-a-Kind | Collector’s Ceramic | An Icon of Ecstasy, Wine & Divine Duality

Introducing Dionysos, a striking handpainted ceramic plate by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, completed as an artistic homage to the ancient god of wine, ritual, and sacred frenzy. With bold lines, rich colors, and mythic gravitas, this piece evokes the timeless energy of the divine reveler—Dionysos, the god of transformation and ecstasy.

The central portrait is haunting and serene: a pale blue visage framed in grapevines and ivy, crowned with clusters of purple fruit. His gaze is steady, dreamlike—a mix of seduction and solemnity. In his hand, he raises a golden kylix (cup), a vessel of both celebration and surrender. The background—an electric blend of cerulean blue, coral, lavender, and gold—is alive with painterly movement, suggesting music, wind, and wine-laced chaos.

The name ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΣ is inscribed in red above, carved with classical formality, anchoring the portrait within ancient tradition while the style breathes with fresh vitality. Gold detailing along the rim glows like a sunlit temple frieze.

Anna describes this work as “a portrait of paradox—of joy that disrupts, of beauty that overwhelms, of the god who comes smiling and wild.” Dionysos is both a tribute and a reckoning: to myth, to ritual, and to the eternal pull of the irrational sublime.

Details:

• Medium: Hand-shaped ceramic
• Technique: Acrylic and ink on ceramic with gold embellishment
• Dimensions:  It weighs 1197 grams, has a diameter of 30 cm and a depth of 3 cm.
• Finish: Glossy surface with textured brushwork and gilded rim
• Origin: Anna Tsetsos Studio, Greece
• Signed by the artist

Perfect for collectors of mythic portraiture, ritual symbolism, or vibrant contemporary-classical fusions, Dionysos is not just a plate—it is a divine presence, captured in color and fire.

Anna Tsetsos – Artist Bio

Anna Tsetsos is a contemporary Greek ceramic artist whose work bridges ancestral tradition with modern emotional expression. Born into a family of artisans in the northern Greece, Anna’s creative journey began at the intersection of folk craft and fine art. Her hand-thrown and handpainted ceramic pieces are infused with memory, symbolism, and the tactile rhythms of Mediterranean life.

Guided by a reverence for storytelling, Anna’s work draws from Byzantine iconography, mosaic forms, and floral motifs found in ancient Greek textile patterns. Each piece is a meditation on color, form, and emotion—crafted not just to be seen, but to be felt. She describes her process as “painting with instinct, sculpting with memory.”

Anna’s studio practice honors slow craftsmanship. Every plate, vessel, or tile is one-of-a-kind, made using natural materials and sustainable techniques. Her work has been featured in boutique galleries across Europe and has found a home in private collections that value authenticity, history, and soul.

Through her art, Anna invites viewers to reconnect with the sacred beauty of the everyday—transforming utilitarian objects into timeless expressions of joy, heritage, and presence.