Whorls of the Sun

“Whorls of the Sun” – A Handpainted Decorative Plate by Anna Tsetsos
One-of-a-Kind | Collector’s Ceramic | A Mandala of Motion, Light & Timeless Pattern

Introducing Whorls of the Sun, a hypnotic handpainted ceramic plate by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, created as a visual meditation on movement, ritual, and radiance. This piece evokes the turning of solar time, the winding of vines, and the sacred spirals found in ancient carvings and cosmic rhythms.

At its heart, intricate scrolls unfurl in golden bronze and sky blue, spiraling outward in a dance of symmetry and grace. The scrollwork is tightly interwoven, forming a mandala-like structure that feels both mathematical and organic—like a pattern discovered, not invented. Tiny red orbs are nestled within the design, like seeds or stars marking the passage of energy through time.

Encircling this glowing center is a border of copper and ochre arabesques—fiery, expressive, and wild in contrast to the precision of the core. It’s a perfect duality: order meets spontaneity, intellect meets intuition.

Anna describes Whorls of the Sun as “a map of inner light—a tracing of energy as it moves through the heart and out into the world.” She drew inspiration from Byzantine mosaics, Cretan labyrinths, and the radiant architecture of the sun itself.

Details:

• Medium: Hand-shaped ceramic
• Technique: Acrylic and ink on ceramic with metallic pigment and intricate brushwork
• Dimensions: It weighs approximately 1123 grams, has a diameter of 33-34 cm and a depth of 2 cm.
• Finish: Satin glaze with dimensional shimmer and layered texture
• Origin: Anna Tsetsos Studio, Greece

Perfect for collectors of sacred geometry, radiant design, and meditative ornament, Whorls of the Sun is a visual chant—spinning in harmony, glowing with ancient breath.

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.