The Singing Hen

“The Singing Hen” – A Handpainted Decorative Plate by Anna Tsetsos
One-of-a-Kind | Collector’s Ceramic | A Pastoral Tale of Song, Sunshine & Simplicity

Introducing The Singing Hen, a charming handpainted ceramic plate by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, completed as a cheerful celebration of rural joy and unfiltered expression. This piece feels like a storybook sprung to life—vivid, endearing, and filled with morning music.

At the center, a proud green hen stands tall in a sunny meadow, mid-song, as musical notes float into a sky painted in brilliant shades of blue. Puffy clouds frame the scene like soft curtains parting to reveal a pastoral play. The grass beneath her feet is lush and lively, dotted with a golden yolk-like sun—perhaps a wink to her own offerings.

The scalloped rim is painted with light blue accents and delicate white linework, giving the piece a sense of rhythm and movement—as if the plate itself were humming along. The color palette is bright, fresh, and full of life.

Anna describes The Singing Hen as “a tribute to the unsung voices of the everyday—the joyful noise of life unfolding in the smallest places.” Inspired by the clucking chorus of village courtyards and her grandmother’s stories, it’s a piece rooted in affection and spontaneity.

Details:

• Medium: Hand-shaped ceramic
• Technique: Acrylic on ceramic with raised texture and brushwork
• Dimensions: It weighs 621 grams, has a diameter of 26.2 cm and a depth of 2 cm.
• Finish: Glossy with hand-scalloped edge and radiant color
• Origin: Anna Tsetsos Studio, Greece

Ideal for collectors who embrace whimsy, farmyard nostalgia, or joyful folk expression, The Singing Hen reminds us that art can be as humble as it is heartfelt—and that every day deserves a song.

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.