Meet Chiara (Ccontinua)

Chiara Caselli (Ccontinua) born in Sassuolo, Italy. Chiara is a visionary ceramic artist who transforms clay into storytelling. With a background in architecture from Venice and a creative journey shaped in Amsterdam, Chiara merges design, anthropology, and raw artistry. Her work revolves around the alchemy of earthy materials, where she meticulously experiments with clay bases, enriching them with pigments, sands, and textures to craft pieces that are vibrant, robust, and full of tactile contrasts. Chiara's pieces evoke the timelessness of cave paintings and the luminosity of porcelain, making each one a dynamic landscape that invites exploration through sight and touch.

Meet Francesco (MAMT)

Behind the name, MAMT lies the artistic soul of Francesco Carrasco, a Puglia-born illustrator, tattoo artist, and creative partner to ceramic designer Chiara Caselli. Together, they craft ceramic masterpieces where form and surface intertwine seamlessly. MAMT's role is to breathe life into the "skin" of Chiara's pieces, adorning them with freehand drawings that are ethereal, symbolic, and deeply evocative. His work features suns, moons, mermaids, and organic forms that weave myth and metaphor into the tactile world of ceramics, creating objects that feel like portals to other realms. 

Ccontinua + MMAT & Amsterdam

Chiara and Francesco began their journey together in Amsterdam, and it continues to be a wellspring of inspiration for them. They love the city’s open-minded spirit and vibrant, diverse atmosphere, which create the perfect environment for artistic and creative growth. What they cherish most is how easily accessible nature is, making it a privilege to live and create in such a unique and nurturing place.

See & Shop

Ccontinua + MAMT's City Gems

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    De Gele Pomp

    Local spot with yellow pump landmark and cozy café vibe in Amsterdam.

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    Huis Marseille

    Photography museum with contemporary & historical exhibitions in a canal house.

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  • Amsterdam Noord Ferry

    Free ferry from central Amsterdam to Noord with scenic harbor views.

“Living in a city with such an easy access to nature is an undeniable privilege.”Mamt

“Amsterdam is a nurturing environment for an artistic and creative growth. It’s a city with an open-minded and diverse atmosphere.”Ccontinua

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