What do you see in materials? Do they seem passive to you, or can they influence their surroundings?

Beloved necklaces from flea markets, bottle caps, scrap yards, bicycle parts, packaging materials, upcycled items, stones collected on travels, dried flowers—but also steel, brass, copper, and aluminum. Jewelry shapes us, and we shape jewelry. Jewelry and objects possess unique characters that complement those of people, allowing a new idea for a custom piece to emerge for each individual.

Styles blend, techniques evolve, and new elements emerge during the manufacturing process. I create jewelry and objects primarily from the materials around us, combining aesthetics and functionality to suit a mood, a moment, or an environment. The names of the pieces often conceal city names or other associations linked to their colors and shapes. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with its own story and meaning, and can only be recreated upon request. The materials are often available only once, and their processing and incorporation therefore result in special, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Dorada

Dorada means “golden” in Spanish. Gold is a material typically used in jewelry. Its symbolism and enduring value have a long history shaped by colonialism.

The meanings and origins of materials—whether conventional or unconventional—play a significant role, and it is important for us to be aware of them and reflect on them. We come into contact with them every day and transform them into something new. This is also true in jewelry making and other crafts.

Me

Growing up in Berlin, I discovered my interest in the artisanal processes behind jewelry making as a child. Influences from stays in Temuco, Chile, and Lisbon, Portugal, as well as other travels and the music and dance scenes, are essential to my inspiration and artistic development. Political perspectives, perceptions of images and smells, and interpersonal connections—especially those with other artists—are particularly important to me. My studies in Cultural Studies and Gender Studies (HU, Berlin) allow me to contextualize the material within a theoretical framework. I am now applying these perspectives to my current studies in Metal Design and Jewelry (HAWK, Hildesheim).