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Ex voto eyes

3,5x10x2,5cm

2018

Ex voto DIY breast and a hand

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A series of amulets carved out of different minera

A series of amulets carved out of different minerals I’ve been collecting over time — amber, calcite, tourmaline, howlite, lapis lazuli, ruby, to name a few. A little nod to memento mori, and the baroque.
I made them in Florence before coming to Lisbon for summer. Some of the stones were sourced from @bramanti.firenze — the best place to find special ones.
DM me for details.

#amulets #gemstones #mementomori #baroque #handcarved #minerals #amber #calcite #tourmaline #howlite #lapislazuli #ruby #artistmade #bramanti #stoneswithstories #jewellery #talisman

A little June celebration in Rome 🇮🇹
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A little June celebration in Rome 🇮🇹
The Caravaggio exhibition at Palazzo Barberini was sold out until July, but that didn’t stop us from soaking up the beauty of its incredible permanent collection.
Swipe through some details we lingered on while escaping the Roman heat.

#PalazzoBarberini #Caravaggio #ArtInRome #ItalianSummer #MuseumDay #HiddenDetails #BaroqueArt #HistoricRome #EternalCity

Yesterday I headed to Venice to see The Cabinet of

Yesterday I headed to Venice to see The Cabinet of Wonders, an exhibition hosted by @museopalazzogrimani. The Wunderkammer theme has inspired me for a long time now, and I’ve been documenting that here — juxtaposing some images of my work with those from this stunning exhibition.

As the introduction to the show recaps, it’s about process, passion, and perspective — the contrast between historical and contemporary contexts, between treasures of the past and reimagined wonders of the present.

#CabinetOfWonders #PalazzoGrimani #Wunderkammer #VeniceExhibition #HistoricalInspiration #CreativeProcess #JewelryArtist #ObjectsOfWonder #ArtDialogue

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Giardino dell’Iris, open only briefly each year while the irises are in bloom. It’s one of those quietly magical places I return to for inspiration.
A few years back, I designed a print for a client using sketches from this very garden.
Here are some fresh, spontaneous watercolours—my favourite medium—that I’m sharing with you today.

@fabriano1264 @vangoghcolours

#GiardinoDellIris #FlorenceInBloom #WatercolourSketch #IrisGarden #ArtistAtWork #PrintDesign #SurfacePatternDesign #CreativeProcess #BotanicalArt #TextileDesign #FlorenceItaly #InspirationEverywhere #ArtistLife #DesignFromNature #SketchbookPages

Still thinking about the @lecolevancleefarpels tal

Still thinking about the @lecolevancleefarpels talk on Renaissance jewels, I wandered through the @uffizigalleries for inspiration. I love how paintings from that era conceal meaning in the smallest details—like a Capricorn-shaped pendant in a Raphael, symbolizing fidelity, or coral beads in a Bronzino, once thought to guard little ones from harm.
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#RenaissanceJewels #JewelryInspiration #UffiziGallery #RenaissanceArt #ArtDetails #SymbolismInArt #JewelryStorytelling #Bronzino #Raphael #Veronese #CoralInArt #CapricornSymbolism #HiddenMeanings #FineJewelryDesign #ArtAsLanguage #JewelryResearch #OldMasters #FlorenceMuseums #VisualInspiration #ArtAndJewelry

Yesterday I joined @lecolevancleefarpels conferenc

Yesterday I joined @lecolevancleefarpels conference on Renaissance jewels—one of my favourite subjects! It reminded me of this print I designed years ago, inspired by the Cheapside Hoard the lost London jewels, one of the many references mentioned. Sharing a few screenshots from the talk. If you're nearby, the exhibition is now on in Toulouse!

#RenaissanceJewels #CheapsideHoard #JewelryHistory #PrintDesign #VanCleefArpels #JewelryInspiration #DesignReference #ToulouseExhibition

The carved skull won the poll-so here it is, trans

The carved skull won the poll-so here it is, transformed into a keyring. I carved it from a beautiful piece of shorl tourmaline, known for its powerful spiritual properties. A perfect amulet to carry with you-especially on a full moon like tonight's. DM me if you're interested in purchasing it 🌕 🙏🏻

#shorltourmaline #handcarvedjewelry #amulet #fullmoon #spiritualtools #crystalcarving #darkjewelry #skulltotem #protectiveamulet #mysticalobjects

On Dance Day — wisteria petals dancing away, as

On Dance Day — wisteria petals dancing away, as the season fades in Florence.
A print with a hint of Japanese influence.

#WisteriaSeason #PrintDesign #CreativeProcess #ContemporaryDesign #DesignInfluence #FlorenceInBloom #NarrativeDesign #botanical #jewellerymaker #DanceDay

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