Portfolio, 2026
Eva
Mesa
Wearable and functional works that bridge the gap between everyday objects and fine art, rooted in the tropical geometry of Miami and the botanical forms of Colombia.
Portfolio, 2026
Wearable and functional works that bridge the gap between everyday objects and fine art, rooted in the tropical geometry of Miami and the botanical forms of Colombia.
Chasing and repoussé · 2026 · Copper, brass wire, stainless steel wire, pearl beads
A surrealist brooch using the ear as sculptural form, finished in copper with brass and stainless steel wire and pearl bead drops. Hover to see the back.
Forged metal · 2023 · Copper, brass, patina
Multiple pieces of metal riveted together using only cold connections. The flower itself is copper, while the leaves, sawed out in a coral pattern, are brass.
Lost-wax casting · 2024 · Cast bronze
Eyewear frames cast in bronze, inspired by the asymmetrical, organic shape of coral. Small bubbles run throughout the form, with cascading shells finishing each side.
Raising, lost-wax casting · 2024 · Copper, cast bronze
A raised copper bowl set on a foot cast in bronze in the shape of an anthurium flower.
Raising · 2025 · Copper
A raised copper cup whose base traces the silhouette of a calla lily in bloom, the form built up entirely by hand with hammer and stake.
Forging · 2025 · Copper
A forged copper spoon with a handle that blooms into paired leaf forms.
Fabrication, chasing and repoussé · 2024 · Brass, copper, patina
A hinged brass box with reef-inspired details. The circular patinated copper details represent barnacles, with a chased and repousséd sand dollar riveted onto the lid.
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3D Rhino, PLA print · 2024 · Silk blue PLA
A set of earrings, a ring, and an ear cuff modeled in Rhino and 3D-printed in silk blue PLA. They challenge what conventional jewelry can be.
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3D Rhino, lost-wax casting · 2024 · Sterling silver
Designed in Rhino, cast in sterling silver, a clean oval signet bridging digital precision and the warmth of hand-finishing.
Fabrication, champlevé, cloisonné · 2026 · Brass sheet and tubing, enamel
A cigarette holder with champlevé moth wings attached to the end, paired with a lighter case carrying a singular cloisonné moth wing.
Glassblowing, sandblasting · 2025 · Glass
A blown glass bag sandblasted with a geometric motif drawn from Wayuu design, a pattern woven into the textiles of Colombia. Translating that visual language into molten glass.
Glassblowing, sandblasting · 2025 · Glass
A blown glass vase with a ruffled rim in a soft blue colorway, the sandblasted pattern gradually fading out along one section of the form.
Glassblowing · 2026 · Glass
A pair of hand-blown goblets in soft periwinkle and rose, functional vessels that double as beautiful adornments for the table.
Flameworking · 2024 · Borosilicate glass
Flameworked borosilicate glass teardrops with organic forms that catch and refract light with every movement.
Neon · 2025 · Clear tubing, argon gas
One bite at a time. A neon text piece that answers a familiar saying about taking on something large, turning the words themselves into a glowing object.
Neon · 2025 · Glassblown orbs, phosphor-coated tubing, argon gas
Hand-blown glass spheres perched atop bent neon tubing. The piece combines glassblowing with neon to explore how light interacts with blown forms and color.
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My artistic practice is dedicated to creating wearable and functional works that bridge the gap between everyday objects and fine art. By specializing in metals and glassworking, I have been able to transform the organic forms of my upbringing into sculptural narratives.
My aesthetic language is rooted in a blend of tropical biota and architectural details of my two homes, Miami and Colombia. I am drawn to the structural geometry of coral and shells, as well as the botanical motifs such as orchids and climbing vines, that defined the interior spaces and landscapes of my childhood. Influenced by the creative eyes of my mother and aunt, I view both aquatic and botanical forms as essential elements that breathe life into a home.
In my practice, I utilize organic materials to highlight my cultural background and upbringing. Through lost-wax casting, raising, and chasing, I forge anatomical and botanical forms that challenge the boundary between utility and beauty, elevating objects that we have become so accustomed to. In my glasswork, I employ glassblowing and sandblasting to ensure that even functional items, such as drinking glasses, serve as beautiful adornments. Inspired by the surrealism of Elsa Schiaparelli, my work reflects a belief that jewelry and functional objects are not merely accessories, but artworks that preserve a sense of home.