Corina Cubici (Romania)
CORINA CUBICI
Biography:
I walked road in art and design from early years . Learning , working and finding the things I resonate with was very important for me . Once I found a nice to focus my attention on , that is when I feel I can be creative and unique with what I make . Studying historical dress , I relate it in the back of my mind constantly with my Romanian nationality . It is a combination of love for a way of dress that gives a notion of belonging , of pride for something that is tied to the people of the past that also made the things I draw inspiration from and a wish to educate people and show them that there is a future in the style and way it is made . One day I hope for what I make now to be considered part of the cultural treasure a group of people has given to the world .
Collection Concept:
In wide range of jewelry found in romanian dress , my focus fell on a certain piece . ,,Paftale" or the pafta . An element worn for the most part by women with variations for men as well . An element of oriental origin that we have taken in and gave a special meaning and value . The use and way it is worn will forever be clear . All I do is to try and work them and make them in a way that represents me today . The symbols and meanings of the older pieces are not lost on me . The people that made these special pieces in the past had a way of relating to the elements and symbols represented . I have my way today . They are all the same elements found in nature that they always were , just the method of showing them today in my work is different . Deep down what I wish to accomplish is a bridge between the old world , what they did and what they represented into a modern time with just as much importance and significance to the people that wear them today.
Pafta, brass, Mother of Pearl, seashell, red agate, jade
Pafta, brass, Tiger’s Eye, amethyst, geode, pearl
Pafta, brass, Labradorite
Pafta, copper, Labradorite, Carnelion