Angel's Wing
22CM(W)X67CM(H)X3.5CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2022
By Mariana Laurie
Mariana Laurie . 瑪麗安娜 蘿莉
Mariana Laurie is a Hong Kong-born artist who has honed her skills in ceramics across both Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Her work uniquely blends Eastern and Western influences and is profoundly inspired by nature, including elements such as animals, the ocean, birds, trees, and flowers. Mariana’s creations are characterized by their spontaneity, driven by a free flow of imagination, inner self, and intuition.
Believing deeply in the energy of nature, Mariana has been collecting beautiful crystals, minerals, fossils, shells, and seeds since childhood. In recent years, she has begun crafting distinctive nature-themed art pieces using these treasures from her private collection. Mariana is one of the few artists who incorporate these natural elements into ceramic artworks, a practice considered quite rare. Through her art, she aims not only to showcase the beauty of her creations but also to convey the energy of nature and encourage viewers to explore the profound connections between the universe, Earth, and humanity.
Her nature themed ceramic and mixed media artworks have been exhibited in prestige exhibition forum in Hong Kong, and were well received by connoisseurs and collectors.
瑪麗安娜・蘿莉（Mariana Laurie）是一位出生於香港的藝術家，曾於香港及英國研習陶藝，並不斷磨練其創作技巧。她的作品融合東西方藝術元素，深受大自然啟發，包括動物、海洋、鳥類、樹木與花卉等自然景觀。瑪麗安娜的創作充滿即興性，由想像力、內在感受與直覺自由流動所驅動。
瑪麗安娜深信自然界所蘊藏的能量，從小便開始蒐集美麗的水晶、礦石、化石、貝殼與種子。近年來，她開始以這些私人珍藏為素材，創作出獨具特色的大自然主題藝術作品。瑪麗安娜是少數會將這些天然元素融入陶藝創作的藝術家之一，這種創作方式在藝術界極為罕見。透過她的作品，她希望展現創作之美的同時，也傳遞自然的能量，並鼓勵觀者探索宇宙、地球與人類之間深層的連結。
她以自然為主題的陶藝與混合媒材作品曾在香港多個具聲望的展覽平台展出，並深受藏家與藝術鑑賞家的讚賞與喜愛。
Tree of Life
28CM(W)X61CM(H)X14CM(D)
Stoneware Sculpture 2022
By Mariana Laurie
Tree of Life is a mixed-media ceramic installation centered around a hand-sculpted face mask glazed in bronze lustre. Drawing inspiration from the facial markings of the Suri women of Ethiopia, the work integrates personal symbolism with cultural memory. A tree motif at the center of the forehead gives rise to real tree trunks, evoking the archetype of the Tree of Life and its themes of connection and transformation.
The piece incorporates ammonite fossils, minerals, seashells, and a ceramic bird with Herkimer diamond eyes—materials drawn from nature and rich in symbolic significance. Mounted on a panel of aged Chinese elm wood once used as a traditional door, the sculpture bridges personal reflection with ancestral resonance, grounding the work in time, culture, and continuity.
《生命之樹》是一件混合媒材的陶瓷裝置藝術，作品核心是一個以青銅金彩釉燒製的手工陶瓷面具，靈感來自衣索比亞蘇里（Suri）女性臉部圖騰的傳統紋飾。這些紋樣不僅是視覺裝飾，更承載著身份認同與靈性象徵，並透過藝術家的詮釋重新演繹。
在額頭中央繪有樹的圖案，延伸出真實的樹幹，象徵「生命之樹」的意涵——成長、扎根與蛻變。作品周圍以菊石化石、礦物、貝殼等天然素材裝飾，並有一隻陶瓷小鳥栖於頭頂，其雙眼鑲嵌赫基蒙鑽石，象徵清明、力量與靈性對齊。整體裝置置於一塊曾為中國傳統家屋大門的老榆木上，使作品增添文化記憶與時間延續的象徵意涵。
Artist Statement
Tree of Life reflects my ongoing exploration of the spiritual links between humanity and nature. Inspired by the Suri people’s use of facial motifs as expressions of identity and spirit, this work channels the symbolic power of the tree—growth, rootedness, and transformation. I was especially drawn to the practices of Suri women, who use their faces as living canvases, expressing beauty, tradition, and inner strength through bold, symbolic patterns. Their motifs often reflect deep spiritual and cultural meanings, making women both creators and bearers of heritage—an idea that resonates strongly in this work. Here, the face becomes a vessel where memory and energy converge.
Natural elements like fossils, minerals, and shells are carefully integrated not just for their texture and age, but for their energetic resonance. They speak to the quiet, enduring voice of the earth. The ceramic bird with Herkimer diamond eyes adds a final layer of clarity and vision to the composition, acting as both guardian and guide.
Through Tree of Life, I hope to invite viewers to reflect on their place within the greater rhythm of nature. The rising tree form represents our spiritual longing to grow, connect, and reach upward—while remaining grounded in the earth. The fossils, minerals, and natural elements speak of ancient memory and energy, reminding us that the universe is not separate from us, but flows through us. I created this piece to celebrate the deep, invisible threads that link humans to nature, the Earth to the cosmos, and life to spirit—a reminder that we are all part of one living, breathing system.
藝術家聲明
《生命之樹》呈現我對人類與自然之間靈性連結的持續探索。作品靈感來自蘇里族人運用臉部圖騰來表達身份與精神信仰的傳統。我特別受到蘇里女性的啟發——她們將臉龐視為活生生的畫布，透過大膽而富含象徵意涵的紋飾展現自身的美、傳統與內在力量。這種傳統賦予女性創造與承載文化記憶的角色，深深觸動了我。因此，在作品中，面具成為記憶與能量匯聚的容器。
我所選用的化石、礦石與貝殼，不僅因其材質與歷史，也因其所蘊含的能量共鳴。這些元素代表大地沉靜卻持久的聲音。頭頂上的陶瓷鳥，其雙眼鑲嵌赫基蒙鑽石，象徵清晰的視野與靈性指引，如守護者一般，為整件作品注入靈性光芒。
透過《生命之樹》，我希望觀者能反思自身在自然律動中的位置。向上延伸的樹幹象徵我們渴望成長、連結與昇華的靈性追求，同時也提醒我們不忘與土地的連結。這些天然元素所蘊含的古老記憶與能量提醒我們，宇宙不是與我們分離的，而是流動於我們之中。我創作這件作品，是為了頌揚那深不可見、卻真實存在、將人類與自然、大地與宇宙、生命與靈魂相連的線索——一個活生生、共同呼吸的整體。
Tree of Life 生命之樹 . Mariana Laurie 瑪麗安娜 蘿莉
Princess Ocean
48cm(H)x 23 cm(W)x 13cm(D)
Mixed Media (Wood, Ceramic, Fossils and Minerals)
Mariana Laurie
2022
Echoes of Nature 《自然的回聲》. Mariana Laurie 瑪麗安娜 蘿莉
At Affordable Art Fair 2025, Mariana Laurie will present her latest series, "Echoes of Nature," showcasing her nature-inspired ceramic artworks. This collection features an exquisite blend of ceramics and natural elements, such as wood, crystals, fossils, and shells, carefully integrated into her pieces. Through this series, Mariana invites viewers to explore the intricate connections between nature, the universe, and humanity. Each artwork embodies the energy of nature, encouraging a deep reflection on the beauty of the natural world and the mysteries it holds. Mariana’s creations, characterized by spontaneity and intuition, will captivate audiences with their organic forms and the spiritual essence they convey.
Artist Statement:
“Nature encompasses the phenomena of our natural world, our physical life, and the mysterious universe. Materials like clay, rocks, crystals, and fossils, having silently witnessed millions of years of Earth’s evolution, embody this profound connection. The fleeting beauty and fragrances of flowers, especially roses, despite their brief lifespan, can create a joyful and positive atmosphere. Trees, with their roots reaching deep into the ground and branches stretching towards the sky, symbolize the interconnectedness of universe, earth and humanity.’
“I integrate crystals and fossils from my private collection into my nature-themed artworks. By using old wood as a backdrop, I aim to highlight their unique qualities and natural beauty. My creations are designed to manifest positive energy and invite viewers to explore the philosophical and spiritual connections between nature and beyond. I hope to enable them to perceive the often-overlooked voices of nature, opening their minds to a deeper understanding of our world and its mysteries.”
在2025年「冉起當代」博覽會上，Mariana Laurie 將呈現她最新的系列作品《自然的回聲》，展現其自然靈感的陶藝作品。這個系列精妙地融合了陶瓷和天然元素，如木材、水晶、化石和貝殼，巧妙地融入她的作品之中。通過這個系列，Mariana 邀請觀眾探索自然、宇宙和人類之間的緊密聯繫。每件作品都充滿自然的能量，激發觀者對自然界之美及其隱藏的神秘進行深刻反思。Mariana 的創作以自發性和直覺為特點，其有機的形式和作品所傳遞的精神本質將深深吸引觀眾。
藝術家陳述：
「自然包含了我們自然世界的現象、我們的物質生命以及神秘的宇宙。像泥土、岩石、水晶和化石這些材料，經歷了數百萬年的地球演變，默默見證著這種深刻的聯繫。花卉尤其是玫瑰的瞬間之美和芬芳，儘管生命短暫，卻能營造出愉悅和積極的氛圍。樹木的根深深扎入地下，而枝幹向天空伸展，象徵著宇宙、地球和人類之間的相互聯繫。」
「我將來自個人收藏的水晶和化石融入我的自然主題藝術作品中。透過使用老木作為背景，我旨在突顯這些材料的獨特品質和自然之美。我的創作旨在展現積極的能量，並邀請觀者探索自然與超越之間的哲學和精神聯繫。我希望能夠讓人們感知到那些常常被忽略的自然之聲，並開啟他們的心靈，讓他們對我們的世界及其奧秘有更深的理解。」
