Dublin-based Ninfa Studio specializes in moss wall art, natural interior decor and sustainable gift ideas.
Paola Di Legge is a self-taught moss artist who has developed her own style by handcrafting unique pieces of moss wall art to transform indoor spaces into healthy and restorative places that improve people’s well-being.
Paola creates three-dimensional works using sustainably harvested and preserved moss and plants. Her art celebrates the intricate patterns and organic rhythms of nature, drawing inspiration from the beauty of organic forms and the concept of biophilia.
Each piece explores these themes, translating natural phenomena and landscapes into captivating textural artworks. By incorporating diverse textures, colors and shapes, she aims to create a multi-sensory experience, inviting viewers to explore the work with all the senses.
Paola's immersive creations bridge the gap between the natural world and interior spaces. Ultimately, she hopes her work serves as both a striking visual element and as a tool for well-being, fostering a sense of awe and reconnecting viewers with nature to promote a calmer, more sustainable lifestyle.
Paola's work has been recognized both in Ireland and internationally. In February 2025 Paola's work has been selected to represent Ireland at Collect 2025 in London, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design.
In September 2024 Paola was nominated the overall Emerging Maker Winner of the prestigious "Future Makers" award sponsored by the Design & Craft Council of Ireland.
She was also selected as Finalist for the Irish-Made Award 2024 by the Irish Country Magazine.
In 2023 some of her awe-inspiring artwork participated in several online art exhibitions, winning the Finalist Award in several juried art competitions like the "5th COLOR" International Juried Art competition" by Teravarna Gallery of Los Angeles, "Shades of Green 2023" and "Best in Medium" juried art competitions by Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Paola has also been featured in some contemporary art magazines (read her full interview on Artist CloseUp) as well as in sustainable living books such as "99 Green Ideas" from award-winning Australian architects Felicity and Marc Bernstein.
Paola works with private clients as well as interior designers and architects in Ireland and internationally to design and handcraft bespoke pieces of biophilic moss wall art for residential, commercial and office spaces, introducing stunning statement pieces that look striking on the wall while also absorbing sound, regulating humidity and above all, soothing the mind.
