"Mourning Ritual, 2021" by Monica Moreno
Mourning Ritual, 2021. 2 Copper, kiln fired enamel candleholders. 3” x 3” x 2”. $328 each
Statement: This pair of candleholders were created from copper sheet and wire that were cut and forged into voluminous shapes, then soldered together and enameled. Candles are integral in many cultures' mourning rituals – having them on both hands speaks of the immobility, discomfort, and burden one feels when mourning a loss.
About the artist: Mónica is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, CA, whose practice explores the diverse possibilities of materials and processes. Her passion for crafting with her hands began at an early age, with a deep interest in sewing, soft sculpture making, painting, and drawing. This early fascination with tactile creation has since expanded into a versatile practice that includes metal object and jewelry making, mixed media sculpture, poetry, dance, and experimental sound.
Mónica's work often merges techniques from sculpting and jewelry-making, blurring the boundaries between these two crafts to create uniquely expressive pieces. She harnesses these skills to explore human emotions and the intricate ways we connect with one another through life’s inner and outer experiences. By delving into the mysteries of emotion and behavior, Mónica’s work fosters understanding and solidarity, transcending barriers to forge connections that resonate on a deeply human level.
Mourning Ritual, 2021. 2 Copper, kiln fired enamel candleholders. 3” x 3” x 2”. $328 each
Statement: This pair of candleholders were created from copper sheet and wire that were cut and forged into voluminous shapes, then soldered together and enameled. Candles are integral in many cultures' mourning rituals – having them on both hands speaks of the immobility, discomfort, and burden one feels when mourning a loss.
About the artist: Mónica is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, CA, whose practice explores the diverse possibilities of materials and processes. Her passion for crafting with her hands began at an early age, with a deep interest in sewing, soft sculpture making, painting, and drawing. This early fascination with tactile creation has since expanded into a versatile practice that includes metal object and jewelry making, mixed media sculpture, poetry, dance, and experimental sound.
Mónica's work often merges techniques from sculpting and jewelry-making, blurring the boundaries between these two crafts to create uniquely expressive pieces. She harnesses these skills to explore human emotions and the intricate ways we connect with one another through life’s inner and outer experiences. By delving into the mysteries of emotion and behavior, Mónica’s work fosters understanding and solidarity, transcending barriers to forge connections that resonate on a deeply human level.
Mourning Ritual, 2021. 2 Copper, kiln fired enamel candleholders. 3” x 3” x 2”. $328 each
Statement: This pair of candleholders were created from copper sheet and wire that were cut and forged into voluminous shapes, then soldered together and enameled. Candles are integral in many cultures' mourning rituals – having them on both hands speaks of the immobility, discomfort, and burden one feels when mourning a loss.
About the artist: Mónica is an interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, CA, whose practice explores the diverse possibilities of materials and processes. Her passion for crafting with her hands began at an early age, with a deep interest in sewing, soft sculpture making, painting, and drawing. This early fascination with tactile creation has since expanded into a versatile practice that includes metal object and jewelry making, mixed media sculpture, poetry, dance, and experimental sound.
Mónica's work often merges techniques from sculpting and jewelry-making, blurring the boundaries between these two crafts to create uniquely expressive pieces. She harnesses these skills to explore human emotions and the intricate ways we connect with one another through life’s inner and outer experiences. By delving into the mysteries of emotion and behavior, Mónica’s work fosters understanding and solidarity, transcending barriers to forge connections that resonate on a deeply human level.