Gigi Mariani
1983 Apprenticeship as goldsmith
1985 Studio in Modena
Since 2001 Collaboration with the Archaeological Museum, Modena
2013 Cominelli Award, first prize
2013 Vice Chairman Association Contemporary Jewelry Italy
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Gigi Mariani

For his jewelry Gigi Mariani works with antique, almost forgotten techniques. Using niello, a blackener with the aid of sulfur, he conceals the preciousness of the noble metal. Under the application of heat, “blood clots” and cracks appear in the surfaces — making them appear marked by age. Mariani counteracts his instinctive approach of using the metal surface as a canvas through his precise, geometric forms. In addition to precious metals, the basic materials of Gigi Mariani’s jewelry include iron, copper and brass. His creations’ unique aesthetic appeal is due to the fact that these sculptural and often cuboid pieces have been crafted by a goldsmith who also works as a visual artist. Prices upon request.

<em>Classic</em> brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Classic brooch
Classic brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
<em>Craks in gold</em> bracelet. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Craks in gold bracelet
Craks in gold bracelet. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
<em>Firework</em> ring. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Firework ring
Firework ring. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
<em>Labyrinth</em> brooch. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Labyrinth brooch
Labyrinth brooch. Silver, pure gold, niello, patina
<em>Painting series #1</em> ring. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Painting series #1
Painting series #1 ring. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
<em>Painting series #4</em> brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Painting series #4 brooch
Painting series #4 brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
<em>Painting series #7</em> brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Gigi Mariani, Painting series #7 brooch
Painting series #7 brooch. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Ring <em>In a breath</em>. Silver, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Ring In a breath. Silver, niello, patina
Ring <em>Glass</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina, glass
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Ring Glass. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina, glass
Bracelet <em>Contact points</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Bracelet Contact points. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Bracelet <em>Cracks</em>, 2012. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Bracelet Cracks, 2012. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello
Necklace <em>Solitaire</em>. Silver, 750 red gold, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Necklace Solitaire. Silver, 750 red gold, niello, patina
Bracelet <em>Moments</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Bracelet Moments. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Ring <em>Parallel Worlds</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Ring Parallel Worlds. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Necklace <em>Variations</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Necklace Variations. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina
Bracelet <em>Dance</em>. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina.
Jewelry by Gigi Mariani
Bracelet Dance. Silver, 750 yellow gold, niello, patina.

Represented by

  • Austria

      • Galerie Slavik

        		Gallery/Shop
        GalerieSlavik-1
        Address Himmelpfortgasse 17
        1010 Vienna
        Austria
        Phone +43 (0)463 15 13 48 12
        Times Tue–Fri 10 am–1 pm
        and 2 pm–6 pm
        Sat 10 am–5 pm

        ART AUREA available
        Website Link
  • Germany

      • Galerie Isabella Hund

        		Gallery/Shop
        Galerie-Isabella-Hund_Muenchen
        Address Frauenplatz 13
        80331 Munich
        Germany
        Phone +49 (0)89 291 60717
        Email isabellahund(at)aol.com
        Times Monday–Friday 11am–7pm
        Saturday 11am–6pm
        Website Link
  • Italy

      • Alternatives Gallery

        		Gallery/Shop
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        Address Via della Chiesa Nuova, 10
        00186 Rome, Italy
        Phone 0039 06 6830 8233
        Website Link

      • Ohmyblue

        		Gallery/Shop
        Ohmyblue Galerie_ArtAurea
        Address Campo san Tomà
        Sestiere di San Polo 2865
        30125 Venezia (VE)
        Italy
        Phone +39 041 2435741
        Email ohmyblue.venezia(at)gmail.com
        Times Monday–Saturday
        11am–1pm and 3.30pm–7pm
        Website Link
  • Latvia

      • Art Gallery “Putti”

        		Gallery/Shop
        Putti Art Gallery
        Address Mārstaļu street 16
        Riga, LV – 1050, Latvia
        Phone 00371 67214229
        Email gallery@putti.lv
        Times Monday– Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
        Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
        Website Link
  • Luxemburg

      • Galerie Orfèo

        		Gallery/Shop
        Galerie-Orfeo
        Address 28, rue des Capucins
        L-1313 Luxembourg Luxemburg
        Phone +352 222 325
        Email orfeo(at)pt.lu
        Times Tuesday–Saturday 10.30 am–12.30 pm
        and 2 pm–6 pm
        Website Link
  • Switzerland

      • Friends of Carlotta

        		Gallery/Shop
        friends-of-carlotta
        Address Neumarkt 22
        8001 Zürich
        Switzerland
        Phone +41 (0)44 261 87 07
        Email info@foc.ch
        Times Tue–Fri 12 am–2 pm
        and 3 pm–6.30 pm
        Sat 11 am–4 pm
        Website Link
  • USA

      • Mobilia Gallery

        		Gallery/Shop
        Mobilia Gallery
        Address 358 Huron Ave,
        Cambridge, MA 02138
        USA
        Phone 001 617 876 2109
        Email mobiliaart(at)verizon.net
        Times Tuesday–Friday 11am–6pm
        Saturday 10am–5pm
        and by appointment
        Website Link

      • Charon Kransen Arts

        		Gallery/Shop
        Charon Kransen Arts
        Address 817 West End Avenue, Apt. 11C
        New York, NY 10025
        USA
        Phone +1 212 627 5073
        Email charon@charonkransenarts.com
        Times by appointment only
        Website Link