A practice rooted in the body
Her subject is almost always the human figure — captured in movement, balance and quiet attention. Pieces start in clay, modelled from observation, then either fired as unique terracottas or translated into bronze.
Artist · Vallauris
Sculptor in Vallauris
Karine Garzi is a figurative sculptor working in Vallauris, the historic ceramic town of the French Riviera. Her practice runs from unique terracotta figures to limited-edition bronzes cast in French foundries.
The Vallauris connection
Working in Vallauris means working in continuity with a long line of ceramists and sculptors — Picasso, Madoura, and dozens of contemporary artists still active in the town. The clay, the kilns and the foundries are all within reach.
How to engage
The atelier welcomes collectors, gallerists, curators and travellers. Studio visits are possible by appointment. Private and public commissions — portraits, monumental figures, garden pieces — are considered each year.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I visit Karine Garzi's atelier in Vallauris?
- Yes — by appointment. Collectors, curators, journalists and travellers are welcome at the working atelier, generally Tuesday to Saturday.
- Does Karine Garzi accept private or public commissions?
- Yes. Portraits, figures, garden pieces and site-specific commissions for villas, yachts and public spaces are considered each year.
- What materials does she work in?
- Unique terracotta figures, fired and patinated by hand, and limited-edition bronzes cast in French foundries.