Marita Setas Ferro
Marita Setas Ferro was born in 1967 in Beira, Mozambique. Master’s thesis in Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Oporto, 2009, “The garment as artistic three-dimensional object”, directed by Professor Sculptor Carlos Barreira and co-directed by Sculptor Joana Vasconcelos.
Biography
Marita Setas Ferro is a Portuguese artist working across sculpture, fashion, design and fine craft. Her multidisciplinary practice is defined by the integration of artisanal knowledge, material experimentation and contemporary artistic thinking, resulting in works that challenge disciplinary boundaries while maintaining a strong connection to craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
Things from Nature
Things of Nature is a textile sculpture collection that reinterprets natural elements such as corals, anemones, and shells through knitting and crochet techniques. The soft, malleable forms mimic natural textures, inviting both visual and tactile interaction. These sculptures evoke a sense of comfort while celebrating the beauty and fragility of the natural world.
Yellow Reef, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester, and Polyamide Yarns, Wool,
40 x 28 cm
Mushrooms, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Teak Wood Box, Wool, 28 cm Diam x 28 cm
Grey Reef, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Wool,
35 x 28 cm
Starfish #1, Metal Loop, Wool, and
Acrylic Yarns, 21 cm Dia
My Reef, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester, and Polyamide Yarns, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding,
30 x 25 cm
Mold, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Teak Wood Box, Wool, 28 cm Dia x 23 cm
Desert View, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Welded Metal Hoops, 85 cm Dia
Grey Anemones, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Wool, 8cm Dia x 28 cm
Starfish #2, Metal Loop, Wool, and
Acrylic Yarns, 21 cm Dia
White Anemones, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester and Polyamide Yarns, Wool, 40 x 30 x 25 cm
Big Reef, 100% Wool and Acrylic Yarns, Iron Hoop, 110 x 75 cm
Blue Anemones, 100% Recycled Polyester Padding, Acrylic, Polyester, and Polyamide Yarns, Wool, 40 x 35 x 28 cm
Bleached Corals, 2026, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure), Recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture), 100% recycled polyester padding.
70 x 60 x 15 cm (approx)
Coral Reef, 2024, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester and polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings (for the internal structure), LED lights and electrical connections, 30 x 25 cm (approx)
Red Coral Reef, 2025, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled metal loops (for the internal structure), 95 x 80 x 15 cm (approx)
Grey Reef, 2024 Wool, Acrylic, Polyester and polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings (for the internal structure), LED lights and electrical connections, 35 x 28 cm (approx)
Anemones In Volcanic Rock, 2024 - Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings (for the internal structure), LED lights and electrical connections, recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture),
200 x 180 x 30 cm (approx)
The Echoes of Things from Nature, 2026, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings, recycled polyester lining, upcycled padding and White stoneware clay,
190 x 90 x 30 cm (approx)
White Corals, 2025 Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure), and recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture). 110 x 100 x 15 cm (approx)
Fading Luminescent Corals,2024 - Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings (for the internal structure), LED lights and electrical connections, recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture),
120 x 130 cm (approx)
Pink Coral Reef, 2025, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure), 90 x 60 x 30 cm (approx)
Luminescent Corals, 2024 Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper rings (for the internal structure), LED lights and electrical connections, recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture),
180 x 90 cm (approx)
Coral Queens, 2026, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure), Recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture), 100% recycled polyester padding.
100 x 85 x 30 cm (approx)
Red Corals, 2025, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled polyester padding,
32 x 69 cm (approx)
Blue Coral Reef, 2026, Wool, polyester, acrylic, polyamide yarns, upcycled copper (for the internal structure), Recycled polyester net (back of the sculpture), 100% recycled polyester padding,
100 x 85 x 30 cm (approx)
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