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Ornella Iannuzzi

work by Ornella Iannuzzi
Axis Mundi - the Cosmic Tree - pendant by Ornella Iannuzzi
"Cosmic Huasca" ring by Ornella Iannuzzi
"Ring on the Rock" by Ornella Iannuzzi

Inspired by Nature and Alchemy, Ornella’s jewellery is formed through a number of experimental approaches. She is fascinated by growth patterns within the natural environment and geological formations - characteristic of the French Alps where she grew up. Her passion for the history of earth’s creation and the genesis of life determines her choice of her materials. She combines minerals, which are the compounds out of which every living thing are made, with vegetal elements to create unusual eye-catching organic shapes. Her original and unique pieces are meticulously hand-carved and have a strong sculptural aspect.

Ornella is particularly interested in challenging the preconceptions of jewellery. She considers her creations as little sculptures to wear, or to display as independent miniature artworks. The artist-jeweller has set herself apart in the industry thanks to these exquisite one-off pieces, which have been quoted many times as “outstanding statement pieces” by the public and industry professionals. 

Through the uniqueness of her jewellery and the beauty of her materials, which are all sustainably sourced, Ornella pays homage to nature. In doing so she elevates nature to a precious level and explores its vulnerability, questioning the impact of man's activities on the environment. Her work is a poetic reunification of mankind and nature and offers a symbolic message of life.

Image Credits
All jewellery images by Simon Armitt
Portrait image by Annie Collinge

Ornella Iannuzzi
Studio 111,
Cockpit Arts,
18-22 Creekside Road,
London,
SE8 3DZ

mbl:
0772 233 2654

e-mail:
info@ornella-iannuzzi.com

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