ZEMNA is a Ukrainian studio of functional art that creates sculptural furniture and decorative objects.
Rooted in the idea of the primal core—where instinct and sensitivity converge—ZEMNA’s work explores an embodied approach to form, material, and presence.
Each piece reflects a tension between wildness and tenderness, strength and vulnerability, transforming interiors into spaces that invite intuition, grounding, and emotional connection. Through tactile engagement, these objects are conceived to become part of personal rituals—anchoring the body while awakening an inner, instinctual energy.
The name ZEMNA, meaning “earthly” in Ukrainian, evokes a fundamental connection to the land, the body, and its memory. This philosophy extends into the naming of their works—VORON, SOKIL, DYKA, TYSHA—which reference natural elements and archetypal symbols of freedom, power, and consciousness.
Visually, the studio defines its language as Archaic Biomorphism: a synthesis of bionic lines and primal archetypes. Inspired by bones, shells, and organic structures, the forms balance fluidity with tension, often incorporating sharp, expressive elements that reveal an underlying, untamed energy.
ZEMNA was founded by designers Tetiana Krasutska and Andrew Dobryansky, who met while studying architecture at Lviv Polytechnic University and later established an interior design practice. In recent years, a shift toward a more instinctive and personal mode of creation led them to develop ZEMNA as a distinct artistic direction—one that prioritizes authenticity, emotion, and lasting resonance.
Their complementary approaches shape the studio’s identity: Dobryansky works through restraint and precision, while Krasutska brings a more sensual, bionic expression rooted in memory and intuition. Together, they create objects that feel both ancient and immediate.
Each work is the result of an intensive, time-driven process, often requiring dozens of hours of handcraft. Produced in limited editions, the pieces are made from materials such as tin, steel, walnut, beech, and ceramics—selected for their tactile qualities and their ability to age with dignity.