PERSONAL STRUCTURES

Marita Setas Ferro is a Portuguese multidisciplinary artist whose practice emerges from an artisanal and experimental background. From the age of ten, she worked with ceramics in her mother’s atelier, developing an early sensitivity to touch and materiality that continues to shape her artistic language. This foundation expanded through her exploration of textiles, garment construction, and theatre set design, later incorporating stone, wood, and metal, each material enriching her understanding of form and texture.

A pivotal moment in her practice was the discovery of the sculptural potential of threads worked with needles. This technique allows greater freedom in shaping three-dimensional forms while inviting physical engagement. Her soft sculptures emphasize flexibility and tactility, encouraging touch and fostering a sensory dialogue between the viewer and the work.

Her background in fashion refined her approach to materials, colour, and texture, elements that remain central to her practice. Touch is fundamental to her work, offering an intimate, tactile experience that transforms how art is perceived and encountered.