Todd Marshard: From Fashion Stylist to Ceramic Artist on Paros
Todd Marshard, who previously worked as a fashion stylist and photographer, now crafts handmade ceramic vessels and sculptures on the island of Paros, Greece. His artistic creations, influenced by natural shapes, mark a significant career transition after he found his passion for ceramics. Originally from Marblehead, Massachusetts, Marshard dealt with dyslexia and attended boarding school at the age of eleven. He pursued communication design at Parsons School of Design and styled for notable figures such as Madonna and Lenny Kravitz, while also photographing for brands like Ralph Lauren. A transformative encounter with ceramic artist Sharon Virtue at the Esalen Institute prompted him to enroll in classes. His work, which draws the interest of designers, is showcased by Dernier Cri gallery in NYC. At 61, he experiences a revitalized sense of purpose.
Key facts
- Todd Marshard is a ceramic artist based on the Cycladic island of Paros, Greece.
- He creates hand-built ceramic vessels and sculptures inspired by pods, shells, driftwood, and stones.
- Marshard previously worked as a fashion stylist for Madonna and Lenny Kravitz.
- He also worked as a photographer for Ralph Lauren, Nautica, and Victoria's Secret.
- He studied communication design at Parsons School of Design in New York.
- He met ceramic artist Sharon Virtue at California's Esalen Institute, which led him to ceramics.
- His work is represented by Dernier Cri gallery in New York City.
- He built a stone home on Paros overlooking the Aegean, near his studio.
Entities
Artists
- Todd Marshard
- Sharon Virtue
- Herb Ritts
- Iman
- Madonna
- Lenny Kravitz
Institutions
- Parsons School of Design
- Esalen Institute
- Urban Zen
- Dernier Cri
- Vogue
- Harper's Bazaar
- Surface
- Travel + Leisure
- Ralph Lauren
- Nautica
- Victoria's Secret
Locations
- Paros
- Greece
- Marblehead
- Massachusetts
- New York City
- California
- Aegean