Raquel Bessudo
Mexico City, Mexico
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Raquel
@raquelbessudo_jewelryartisT
Website
Artist Statement
"Colors embed themselves in our memory, becoming timeless; they may never fade. They guide me back to remembrance.
The interplay of light and color prompts me to pause, consciously preserving the moment's feeling and hoping to revisit it. Memories spotlight moments that captivated attention, each holding unique qualities: jacaranda trees blooming, casting lilac hues on the city, late afternoon sunlight filtering through leaves; a morning by the mangrove, an orange-yellow canoe contrasting with dark canals; a cityscape painted with bright blue skies, construction sites, and vibrant graffiti.
The colors and light quality in memories lend texture, suspended in time."
Material Revelation Exhibit
I Remember Colors Series
Bio
Raquel Bessudo is a contemporary jeweler who resides and works in Mexico City. Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins College and a postgraduate degree in Ephemeral Architecture from UPC Barcelona. She initially delved into metalsmithing at the "Sterling Quest School", and soon after became a member of Atelier Lazard, where she continues to be actively involved. With over two decades of experience in the jewelry field, her work was selected for Schmuck 2020, and she has participated in exhibitions across Mexico, the USA, South America, Australia, and Europe.
Bessudo's pieces exhibit a strong connection to textiles, painting, and mixed media. Her work's evolution is closely tied to the development of conceptual ideas. In the past couple of years, she has also become a part of the "Garland Magazine" editorial team, contributing articles that showcase Mexican crafts and culture.
Thank you to Hilliard Family Foundation Inc. for sponsoring Material Revelation
