Lost In Jewellery Magazine is featuring
​on a "Room with a View" this week Artist Mara Colecchia
​Please Welcome, Follow & Share her Beautiful artwork!
Artist Mara Colecchia for 'Maracole Bijoux'
"My research as a bead smith is centered on the personal interpretation of a bead weaving technique called "cubic right angle weave". This dimensional stitch is used to create sturdy sculptural meshes, based on the methodical repetition of a unit made of 12 seed beads. I sculpt my designs one unit at the time, creating challenging combinations of empty vs full forms, that keep my work light and dynamic. Working with minuscule seed beads forces a weaver to be methodical and attentive, as a small mistake on a large piece can turn into a serious complication. This technique is extremely time consuming, and necessitates the creation of a meditative state of mind. When I begin a new project and start to deal with this peculiar quality of bead-weaving, I find that the practice is also the message. The values I stick with and uphold in my practice are those of labor through intense artisanal skill, the quality of the work, and the enduring nature of a piece of jewelry. I am sensitive to environmental issues and I am determined to create exclusively eco-friendly fashion accessories. I naturally developed my unique way to apply embroidery to upcycling, by repurposing worn-out leather from used baseballs, silly straws from parties, and lucite beads from used vintage jewelry. For this reason I place my line in the realm of ethical fashion and ecosustainable design. There will always be more materials to up-cycle, and I truly enjoy the challenge of finding new possibilities, as long as fresh ideas emerge when I manipulate a new object."
Mara Colecchia
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Artist Mara Colecchia for 'Maracole Bijoux' 'Pods Chain Jewelry Sets' Collection. materials: 24K gold plated seed beads, ceramic coated and metallic Toho beads, vintage lucite marbled spheres, nylon thread, magnets. Year 2023, ongoing. Janvi Photography
Artist Mara Colecchia for 'Maracole Bijoux'
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Artist Mara Colecchia 'Pods Chain Jewelry Sets' Collection.
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Artist Mara Colecchia for 'Maracole Bijoux' - 'Pods Chain Jewelry Sets' Collection. 
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