In Search of my Creative Expression
In my creative journey, matter has always played a fundamental role.
I feel a deep connection with raw and natural materials. It is as if, through direct contact with matter, I can express a part of myself that words cannot communicate .
The creative process for me starts right here: from shaping something new with my hands, from observing how the raw material transforms under my fingers.
Every imperfection, every roughness, every irregular detail speaks to me of authenticity . These details are not defects to hide , but rather unique characteristics that give value and identity to each of my creations .
It is through the creation of a new jewel that I want to express this philosophy of mine: I love imperfect things , the non-harmonious details that become the particularity that makes an object unique and precious .
The Concept of Wabi Sabi
I rediscovered my love for imperfection in the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi.
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in the imperfect, incomplete and impermanent. Wabi refers to rustic simplicity , sobriety and the acceptance of imperfection, while Sabi represents the beauty that comes from aging, the natural process of deterioration and the scars that time brings. (If you want to delve deeper into the concept click here ).
This thought invites us to see the beauty in the natural details , cracks and imperfections that tell a story of resilience and authenticity. It's a reminder that life is constantly changing and that true beauty is found in accepting and embracing imperfections .
MHY Studio: The First Steps
My first significant experience in creatively approaching this philosophy was with MHY Studio , my brand of terracotta pots that I started in Abidjan.
Here, I worked with my hands , shaping the raw clay, letting myself be guided by the material itself and following ancient techniques, learned from local artisans. Each vase was unique, with its irregular shapes and imperfections, which were not defects but distinctive features that added beauty and depth.
The Influence of Wabi Sabi on MG Jewelry
When I returned to Italy, I brought with me the lessons learned with MHY Studio and decided to create jewels that could be a new vehicle for this philosophy .
With MG, I chose to use a new material , a material that I could transform, to which I could give a new life: paper mache .
The paper I create is deliberately imperfect , with drafts and irregularities, a rough texture that I make precious with decorations and with the addition of metallic elements.
I like the idea of enhancing and making refined a simple and often underestimated element.
The Beauty of Imperfection
The philosophy of Wabi Sabi taught me that things are beautiful precisely because they are imperfect .
The cracks and chips of a vase, the irregularities of a jewel, as well as the visible or invisible scars of a person, tell a story.
It is these imperfections that make us unique and special, which allow us to differentiate ourselves in a world that often requires a linear path, without flaws and inscribed in a standard life that fits perfectly into all the norms of society.
It is precisely our defects, our mistakes , our wrong choices that allow us to be the person we are today. It's the obstacle course we've done that makes us interesting .
A Message of Authenticity
Through my jewelry, I want to convey a message of authenticity and acceptance .
Wearing an MG creation means embracing your uniqueness and celebrating your imperfections . Each jewel is an invitation to look beyond the surface and find beauty in simple and natural things.
Today I greet you, wishing you to be proud of your story , of the person you have been and want to become and to make peace with your defects. I wish you have the strength to fight to differentiate yourself , to be unique and to carry forward your strangest ideas and your most hidden dreams.
See you soon,
Silvia