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Vania Ruiz

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Viña del Mar, Chile
    
Curriculum Vitae

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 Artist Statement

Jewelry serves as a form of communication, not just with others but also with oneself. When we choose them, we envision who we want to be, empowering them in the process. My pieces aim to convey joy, lightness, and daring through butterflies: universal symbols of transformation, growth, and strength. For this exhibition, I've chosen to present two different techniques: hand-painted earrings layered with epoxy resin and sterling silver, inspired by the patterns and colors of various butterfly species worldwide. Additionally, fabric bracelets and a necklace employ sublimation techniques for image transfer. I fold and fix the fabric at certain points, transforming the flat surface into volumetric patterns with unexpected outcomes—a new, colorful, voluptuous, and lush nature. These pieces, specially crafted for this exhibition, mark a unique departure in my artistic journey.

Material Revelation Exhibit

Green Butterfly Earrings $115

Green Butterfly Earrings
$115

Hand painted Epoxy resin and sterling silver
7.5cm x 3cm x 0.5cm
2024
Red Butterfly Earrings$100

Red Butterfly Earrings
$100

Hand painted Epoxy resin and sterling silver
5.5cm x 3cm x 0.5cm
2024
Blue Butterfly Earrings$115

Blue Butterfly Earrings
$115

Hand painted Epoxy resin and sterling silver
7cm x 3cm x 0.5cm
2024
Dangling White Tatochila Wing Earrings$135

Dangling White Tatochila Wing Earrings
$135

Hand painted Epoxy resin and sterling silver
6cm x 3cm x 0.5cm
2024
Small Green Bird Wings$90

Small Green Bird Wings
$90

Hand painted Epoxy resin and sterling silver
3.5cm x 3cm x 0.5cm
2024
Blue Apollonia Wings Wrist Piece$220

Blue Apollonia Wings Wrist Piece
$220

Fabric, plastic, silver
11cm x 11cm x 8cm
2024
White Leuconoe Wings Wrist Piece$220

White Leuconoe Wings Wrist Piece
$220

Fabric, plastic, silver
10cm x 10cm x 7cm
2024
Blue Morpho Wings Neck Piece$700

Blue Morpho Wings Neck Piece
$700

Fabric, plastic, silver, magnets
27cm x 24cm x 3cm
2024

Bio

Born in Valparaíso, Chile and trained as an architect, I've always had a passion for crafting by hand. Jewelry unexpectedly became a medium for me to merge my childhood loves of storytelling, painting, and making. Since 2010, I've balanced my time between my brand CasaKiro Joy and my art jewelry, known under my name Vania Ruiz. After several years working as an architect in Chile, I transitioned into jewelry making. Despite a self-directed and fragmented jewelry education from specialized courses, I've achieved First Prize twice in the Biennial of Latin American Contemporary Jewelry in 2018 and 2021. My work has been showcased on the cover of Metalsmith magazine and displayed in prestigious venues like the SCAD Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, and New York MAD Museum. I take inspiration from nature to create bold pieces that stand out for their use of color, and exploration with synthetic materials.

 

Thank you to Hilliard Family Foundation Inc. for sponsoring Material Revelation

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