New York- Emanuela Duca is a New York City-based artist. In her own words, she describes her inspiration as follows:
“My work, which explores the notion of movement in solid form, is shaped by the two distinct lives I have led, as a Roman citizen and a working artist in New York. The earth-bound, highly textured surfaces are evocative of volcanic ash and the ancient ruins of my native Rome. But their shape and combination, true to my New York sensibility, are clean, simple, and minimal. It’s this marriage of primitive and sophisticated, European and American, that gives meaning and purpose to my work. Sculpted in wax, then forged and constructed in sterling silver, the individual forms are shaped and manipulated through folding, hammering, and piercing. It’s a process that allows for an ongoing exploration of form and function that always reveals itself in new possibilities. With a sophisticated approach to modernism, my jewelry speaks to my love of femininity while embracing strength and vulnerability.”
Emanuela Duca has exhibited at many retail and wholesale shows throughout the country since her beginnings in New York City in 2005. The Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show, the Couture Show, and the “Loot!” exhibit at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design have featured her work.
Emanuela was honored with the 2009 American Craft Council Award of Excellence. The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) “Incubator” selected Emanuela for their program, which exists to support the next generation of New York City fashion designers.
We have a beautiful selection of Emanuela Duca earrings and rings currently in stock.
