Marion Naufal, ceramic artist, began her career a few decades ago at the Louvre Arts Décoratifs School in Paris, France. Her apprenticeship with renowned master ceramicists like Dave Kim, with whom she explored traditional Korean techniques like the Moon Jar, have undoubtedly shaped her unique style. 

The rounded shapes of her work evoke softness, sensuality and femininity. The bold paint strokes reflect inner strength, creating an interesting dynamic. The juxtaposition of the delicacy of the form with the power of the paint stroke combine to create a visual metaphor for the strength and resilience that can hide behind a soft and elegant appearance. 

"As I’ve honed my practice, it has only deepened and expanded, with each discovery leading to the next. I enjoy pushing clay or porcelain to their limits: How far can I take this material before it resists? Where’s the line between shaping and forcing? What can I learn by listening to what the material wants? Can I find a balance between control and letting go? I’m a late bloomer, with a lifetime’s worth of questions stored up. After quite some time of working with clay and porcelain, here’s what I’ve learned: my best pieces come from following what I love, while letting go of rigid expectations, including those  I've set for myself. Solitude and classical music are crucial for my creative process, along with travelling and spending time taking photographs. My greatest challenge, is to not be overly critical of my work, to let go, to let inspiration flourish, and to recognize when I’m holding on too tightly. What can I say? I’m a work in progress and so is my art."

Marion’s ceramic works were exhibited at Galerie Mourlot in New York City and at S.E.E.D.S in London. They are now part of private collections and are on display in distinguished residences in the Hamptons, London or Paris. Her work having been featured in leading publications such as Architectural Digest. Beyond ceramics, she has also collaborated on editorial illustrations with her artwork featured in international newspapers such as Milenio. Her illustrations also caught the eye of the Vital Voices Foundation in Washington, D.C. which acquired one of her works. In addition, Marion composed a series of photographs capturing the lives of refugee children in camps. Marion is also a producer and screenwriter, having co-created and co-written a series that is currently in development.