Rootsong

“Rootsong” – A Handpainted Decorative Plate by Anna Tsetsos
One-of-a-Kind | Collector’s Ceramic | A Tribute to Growth, Memory & the Sacred Tree of Being

Introducing Rootsong, a handpainted ceramic plate by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, created as a lyrical meditation on connection, ancestry, and the enduring strength of nature. This piece is at once earthy and sacred—a visual hymn to the cycles that hold us, the roots that remember us, and the leaves that whisper forward.

At its center, a stylized tree radiates outward like a heartbeat, its branches reaching in every direction, its deep green leaves vibrant against a warm, sun-washed gold ground. Each vein of the tree is alive with movement, curling and converging in an elegant choreography of growth and return. Small crimson berries punctuate the foliage like moments of sweetness, of story.

Encircling the plate is a border of richly painted olive-toned leaves with plums and violets—symbols of harvest, offering, and ancient nourishment. Beneath the branches, faint etchings evoke the texture of wind-swept soil or carved memory—soft, layered, and timeless.

Anna describes Rootsong as “a memory sung in the language of trees—a silent anthem of everything that came before and still lives within.” It is not just a work of art—it is an altar of belonging.

Details:

• Medium: Hand-shaped ceramic
• Technique: Acrylic on ceramic with carved underlayers and botanical detail
• Dimensions: It weighs approximately 1114 grams, has a diameter of 33-34 cm and a depth of 2 cm.
• Finish: Matte glaze with subtle texture and hand-varnished accents
• Origin: Anna Tsetsos Studio, Greece

Ideal for collectors of symbolic artwork, nature-rooted beauty, or pieces with mythic resonance, Rootsong stands as a sacred object—a celebration of what grounds us and what grows from that knowing.

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.