ZEMNA

Rooted in the idea of a primal core where instinct and sensitivity converge, the studio explores an embodied approach to form, material, and presence. Each piece balances wildness and tenderness, strength and vulnerability, transforming interiors into spaces that encourage intuition, grounding, and emotional connection. Through tactile engagement, the objects are designed to become part of personal rituals, anchoring the body while awakening instinctive energy.

The name ZEMNA, meaning “earthly” in Ukrainian, reflects a fundamental connection to land, body, and memory. This philosophy extends to the naming of works such as VORON, SOKIL, DYKA, and TYSHA, which reference natural forces and archetypal symbols of freedom, power, and consciousness. The studio defines its visual language as Archaic Biomorphism, a synthesis of organic forms and primal archetypes. Inspired by bones, shells, and natural structures, the designs balance fluidity and tension, often incorporating sharp, expressive elements that reveal an underlying untamed energy.

Founded by designers Tetiana Krasutska and Andrew Dobryansky, ZEMNA emerged from their shared background in architecture at Lviv Polytechnic University. Over time, their practice evolved from interior design into a more instinctive and personal artistic direction, prioritizing emotion, authenticity, and lasting resonance. Their complementary approaches shape the studio’s identity: Dobryansky brings restraint and precision, while Krasutska contributes a sensual, intuitive, biomorphic sensibility rooted in memory. Together, they create objects that feel both ancient and immediate.

Each work is produced through an intensive, time-driven process, often requiring dozens of hours of handcraft. Released in limited editions, the pieces are made from materials such as tin, steel, walnut, beech, and ceramics, chosen for their tactile qualities and their ability to age gracefully.