Kseniia Varfalomeeva

I am Kseniia Varfalomeeva, a contemporary sculptural artist specializing in unique contemporary art objects that explore the delicate dialogue between human vulnerability, resilience, and emotional transformation.

​My artistic journey is defined by a deep fascination with organic forms and the beauty found within imperfection. Driven by a desire to push past the limits of traditional ceramics, I work with my own composite paper-based cellulose-ceramic clay formula. This unique medium bypasses the traditional firing process, giving me the freedom to craft objects with a visually raw, deeply textured surface, reminiscent of elements like stone or weathered, aged metal with subtle traces of corrosion. The visual concept of my work-featuring an irregular rupture line joined by external lacing through perforations-is protected as an officially Registered Community Design (RCD) in the European Union. The resulting sculptures possess an exceptional structural durability and a striking, tactile lightness that redefines the physical limits of clay.

​At the core of my practice is my proprietary “Lacera” technique, which has naturally evolved into my signature series of works. Through “Lacera,” I conceptually reinterpret structural fracture...

Institution: Samara State University, Institute of Arts Education
Degree: Arts Education

2026
1000 Vases, Paris, France — Participating Artist

2026
Art Fier, Riga, Latvia — Participating Artist