i make drawings

to release the steam of the mundane
and ease my mind by hand.
i make drawings
to chase down visions
of lines and dots and shapes
in vivid colors.
i make drawings
in celebration of future memories
in cheerful modes of joy
on paper
with bright magic markers.

After decades of professional experience and practice as a studio jewelry maker, I only recently decided to ‘come out’ with drawing and show in public.

I have been drawing forever, the act of drawing always connected to a personal repertoire of ideas, stacked away in sketchbooks, folders and paper clippings and trusted treasure chests for joyful re-discoveries.

Most of my current drawings are vivid recordings of thoughts, dreams and visions, translated into bold shapes of lines and color in intimate arrangements on paper.

Quick Bio:

Born in Italy and raised in Germany, Emanuela apprenticed with goldsmiths in Italy, Switzerland and the US, and traveled extensively to major Fine Craft Shows throughout the country and abroad to showcase her jewelry work.

Emanuela holds a BFA in Sculpture/Experimental media (1997) from the California College of Arts and Crafts (now CCA) in Oakland, CA.

She worked in video, film, sculpture and installation.