Denisa Piatti

 With my work I aim to question the concept of preciousness and value in jewelry. I try to challenge these notions through the material choice in my creative practice.  I make a conscious decision to choose unconventional materials for jewelry such as acrylics and combine them with traditional precious metals and precious/semiprecious stones.  This combination allows me to explore new possibilities in design and experiment with applying traditional jewelry techniques to an unfamiliar terrain. I apply organic forms and shapes to inorganic materials such that they are perceived as a more accepted means of body adornment