Marcela Cure: Master of Contemporary Ceramics
Meet the Artist: Marcela Cure and the Poetics of Form
Some artists work in clay; Marcela Cure converses with it. In her hands, contemporary ceramics become a language of gesture, silence, and resonance. The surfaces are sensorial, the lines are purposeful, and the forms—at once tender and assured—invite you to slow down. Whether you are new to Marcela Cure pottery or have followed the evolution of the Marcela Cure collection for years, her work retains a rare ability to feel both essential and surprising. It is the luxury of fewer, better things, shaped with intention.
At Trove Gallery, we are honored to present a curated selection of works by this remarkable Marcela Cure artist, spanning intimate bowls to sculptural statements. Each piece is handmade, with subtle variations that reveal the artist’s touch—soft edges, quiet asymmetries, and finishes that reward a closer look. If you are seeking to buy Marcela Cure for a meaningful space, you will find forms that balance function and poetry with ease.
Our edit of her work moves fluidly across families of forms—playful Trompos, meditative Sukhasana, figurative Il Corpo, expressive bowls like Le Mani and La Bocca, and the chromatic momentum of Echoe—each offering a distinct entry point into the artist’s world. They can stand alone as sculptural objects, anchor a shelf as elegant bookends, or serve a table with museum-grade presence.
What sets the Marcela Cure collection apart is not simply design; it is the way these pieces hold space. They breathe with the room, absorbing light differently across curved planes and carved seams. Touch a rim or edge and you will feel the steady cadence of hand-building—the rhythm of time made tangible.
Below, explore the breadth of her practice, discover highlights to collect now, and learn how to style and care for these enduring pieces. We have included direct links to shop each work, so you can buy Marcela Cure ceramics with confidence.
The Play of Balance: Trompos, an Ode to Motion
The Trompos series channels the delightful paradox of movement captured in stillness. Each piece reads like a spinning top paused mid-turn—dynamic yet grounded, whimsical yet impeccably refined. In an entryway, on a console, or gathered on a coffee table, Trompos create kinetic dialogue without making a sound.
Begin with the sculptural clarity of Trompos Uno at $1,170.00 and Trompos Dos at $1,170.00—sister forms that speak to one another through scale and silhouette. Add Trompos Tres at $1,320.00 for nuanced height, or anchor the grouping with the presence of Trompos Cuatro at $1,560.00. On their own, each work is a clean, sculptural accent. Together, they create a minimal landscape that shifts with the light.
Collectors who love cohesion will appreciate the curated ensembles: Set of 4 Trompos at $4,600.00 offers an instant, balanced vignette—ideal for a center hall table or the focal shelf of a built-in. For smaller spaces or layered displays, explore Trompos A (set of 3) at $3,565.00 and Trompos B (set of 3) at $3,565.00. These thoughtful trios make styling effortless, whether you favor a linear arrangement or a more organic cluster.
What makes Trompos particularly collectible is the way each piece holds an axis—slightly off-center, gently implied—that sweeps the gaze around its contours. A Trompos form looks different from every angle, with edges that taper and widen in a quiet rhythm. Place one near a window to let the form articulate shifting shadows throughout the day; pair it with a stack of books for a study in contrast.
For design professionals, Trompos solve the perennial challenge of adding sculptural presence without visual noise. The pieces are strong but not loud, minimal but never cold. This is the sweet spot of Marcela Cure pottery: formal clarity suffused with human warmth.
Gesture and Stillness: Sukhasana and the Meditative Object
The Sukhasana works are the heartbeat of the Marcela Cure collection, named for a posture of ease. The forms are composed, gracious, and contemplative—ideal when you want a room to exhale. Each piece feels like a pause you can hold in your hands.
At the intimate scale, the Small Sukhasana II Bowl at $2,004.00 invites close interaction. Its proportions suit a bedside table, a writing desk, or a minimalist vanity. Its larger counterpart, the Sukhasana II Bowl at $2,856.00, brings ceremonial presence to a console or dining table. Together, they create a beautiful meditation on proportion—one echoing the other from across the room.
For those drawn to pure sculpture, the Sukhasana Sculpture at $2,856.00 distills the line of the series into a singular abstract form. It is a study in restraint—no excess, just thoughtful transitions from curve to plane. Consider placing it where a viewer can circulate: a library corner, a gallery-like hallway, or a pedestal near natural light. The sculpture rewards slow looking.
This suite demonstrates the sensitivity that defines the Marcela Cure artist: surface finishes that subtly diffuse light; rims and edges that register the fingertips that shaped them; forms that hold slightly imperfect, deeply human symmetries. It is the texture of quiet confidence—and a powerful counterweight to mass-made decor.
Collectors often combine Sukhasana with Trompos to balance energies—stillness meeting motion. A Sukhasana Bowl can anchor a vignette with confident calm, while a Trompos form adds a hint of play. This is the essence of good interiors: a choreography of tempos, each object contributing to a room’s rhythm.
If you are looking to buy Marcela Cure with a focus on versatile, heirloom-quality pieces, Sukhasana is an excellent place to start. Each work lives beautifully in both minimal and layered spaces, bridging modern and classic sensibilities with ease.
The Body Speaks: Il Corpo, Le Mani, and La Bocca
Marcela Cure’s figurative thread appears in works that reference the body—curved planes, gently anthropomorphic lines, and titles that hint at presence rather than literal depiction. These pieces invite a kind of intimate recognition: the human form abstracted into universal shapes.
The bookends are a Trove favorite, both sculptural and superbly functional. The Small Il Corpo II Bookends at $2,142.00 are scaled for smaller libraries or display ledges, with silhouettes that create negative space as compelling as the solid forms themselves. For larger volumes and emphasized drama, the Large Il Corpo Bookends at $3,060.00 bring weight and sculptural presence to built-ins and open shelving. Either size turns a row of books into a curated composition.
On the table, Marcela Cure’s bowls carry the same language of touch and form. The Le Mani Bowl at $2,904.00 and the La Bocca Bowl at $2,856.00 embody the functional-art ethos at the core of Marcela Cure pottery. They are objects you can live with—displaying fruit, catching keys, greeting guests—while also reading as sculpture. Their contours lead the eye, and their surfaces are deeply photogenic, especially in natural light.
For stylists and collectors, these are anchor pieces. Place Le Mani on a stone countertop or wood table to highlight material contrast; let La Bocca softly mirror round forms in a room—an arched doorway, a rounded ottoman, a circular mirror. They converse beautifully with modernist furniture and can soften rectilinear architecture with ease.
What elevates these works is restraint. The detailing is minimal, the gestures assured. Rather than applying excess ornament, the artist trusts the integrity of the form. This is a defining mark of the Marcela Cure artist: clarity that reveals true craft.
Chromatic Resonance: The Echoe Series
Echoe is color as architecture—quietly bold, tonally rich, and designed to shift the mood of a space with a single piece. While the silhouettes remain purposefully refined, the palette offers a spectrum from contemplative to commanding, allowing collectors to tune a room’s energy through hue.
At the deepest register, Echoe Black at $7,360.00 is profoundly grounding. It anchors a vignette and reads almost as a void carved into the air—a piece that makes everything around it look more intentional. For warmth and tactility, Echoe Brown at $4,560.00 and Echoe Terracota at $4,560.00 soften edges and pair beautifully with natural materials like oak, linen, or bronze.
If you are seeking a quiet lift, Echoe Blue at $3,360.00 carries a reflective calm—perfect for spaces that invite concentration or rest. Meanwhile, Echoe Green at $3,360.00 brings a sense of renewal, subtly echoing garden views or indoor botanicals without literal motifs.
Echoe pieces excel in entryways and dining rooms, where they can change the temperature of a space with minimal visual clutter. They also photograph beautifully—an advantage for designers preparing presentations or documenting projects. Because the forms are restrained, the colors feel architectural, not decorative, and hold their sophistication across different lighting conditions.
Septem and the Art of the Statement
There are moments in a collection when a single work becomes the gravitational center. Septem at $8,250.00 is that piece. The form is generous yet deliberate, a statement that complements rather than overwhelms. In a room with a few carefully chosen objects, it reads as a monolith of calm; in layered interiors, it becomes a counterpoint—a strong note of sculptural certainty among textures and color.
Display Septem on a pedestal, credenza, or architectural niche where it can breathe. Allow space around it for the form to unfold as you move. This is a work that can redefine a space in one gesture, articulating the collector’s eye for proportion and restraint. If you are assembling a capsule of signature works from the Marcela Cure collection, Septem can be a powerful cornerstone.
Pairing note: Septem in dialogue with Echoe Black is exquisitely dramatic. The tones reinforce each other’s depth, while their silhouettes create a layered narrative that feels muse-like and serene.
How to Style, Live With, and Care for Marcela Cure
For all the sculptural depth of Marcela Cure pottery, these pieces are designed to live with you. They are not precious in spirit, even if they are meticulously crafted. The key is placement and light. Let a Trompos trio play with sunshine on a south-facing shelf. Give a Sukhasana Bowl a quiet seat on a bedside table. Flank a reading nook with Il Corpo bookends to turn books into an installation. Layer Echoe near natural textures for a sensual dialogue between color and material.
Scale matters. In minimalist spaces, one or two larger statements—Septem, Echoe Black, or the Large Il Corpo Bookends—can define the room’s geometry. In layered interiors, cluster smaller forms with purposeful spacing. A set of Trompos on a tray, the Small Sukhasana II Bowl aside a stack of art books, and La Bocca centered on a dining table create a composed rhythm without visual overwhelm.
Care is simple. As with most handcrafted ceramics, dust gently with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners. If using bowls functionally, place soft liners beneath delicate objects and wipe dry after contact with moisture. The beauty of Marcela Cure’s surfaces deepens with attentive care—gentle handling preserves the tactile nuance that makes each piece unique.
Collectors often ask where to begin. Start with a piece that resonates viscerally—the one your hand wants to touch. For many, that’s a bowl or a single Trompos form. From there, build a dialogue. Add color with Echoe, structure with Il Corpo, and a meditative anchor with Sukhasana. Over time, a personal narrative emerges—one that reflects not just the Marcela Cure artist, but your own sensibility.
For designers specifying projects, the Marcela Cure collection brings rare versatility: sculptural presence without heaviness, polish without pretension. Whether the brief calls for quiet minimalism or gently expressive luxury, these works meet the moment with gracefully modern form.
Shop the Marcela Cure Collection
Ready to bring these works into your space? Explore and buy Marcela Cure directly from our curated selection at Trove Gallery. Shop individual highlights—Trompos Uno, Trompos Dos, Trompos Tres, Trompos Cuatro—or choose the Set of 4 Trompos or the trios Trompos A (set of 3) and Trompos B (set of 3) to create an instant conversation piece. For meditative forms, consider the Small Sukhasana II Bowl, the Sukhasana II Bowl, or the Sukhasana Sculpture. For functional sculpture, explore the Small Il Corpo II Bookends and Large Il Corpo Bookends, and for expressive tabletop presence, the Le Mani Bowl and La Bocca Bowl. To shape the mood with color, discover Echoe Black, Echoe Brown, Echoe Blue, Echoe Terracota, and Echoe Green. For a commanding statement, experience Septem.
Browse the full selection in the Marcela Cure collection at Trove Gallery. For tailored guidance—pairing pieces, scaling for your space, or building a cohesive capsule—our team is here to help. Bring home work that will outlast trends and anchor your daily rituals with quiet beauty.
