STUDIO LORCA

Designer biography:

Starting with my childhood I had a passion for objects, I was attracted by their forms, patterns and utility. I enjoyed collecting old pieces of jewellery from which I used different parts in order to assemble new designs. All pieces created ended up being worn by siblings and it always offered me a satisfaction seeing a part of me taking form and being like an amulet to the one wearing it. At some point I started to build a small workshop where all the magic started. This was an important step of my life’s journey as it opened a new realm filled with infinite possibilities. In time I understood this process was about self discovery and an extended way of expression. Afterwards, I decided to take a course at the Assamblage School that helped me to improve my technique and also gave me the impulse of creating my own brand, which is now called Studio Lorca. In 2022 I exhibited the “Layers” collection within the Romanian Jewelry Week hosted by Assamblage, which received the Milano Special Award. The journey continued and my inspiration found shelter in the feminine identity as I felt that women empowerment is very needed at the present moment.

Collection concept:

A foggy mirror, heavily breathing, the body feels like an ocean of skins. I'm drowning in between the skin creases, repulsive, trying to find the exit of self humiliation. High pitched sounds hit the ears, recollections of unsettling memories, children laughters, judgemental, echoes..."your body looks enormous", cries, shame. Barbie dolls and tears, thin-ideal internalisation, reduced body self esteem. My body is repulsive. Forbidden touches, pulpy pulses, degradation of the flesh, bursts of pleasure, guilt. Had a dream, a dystopian world with buildings made of deformed bodies, secretions dripping on the sidewalk, reflection of the self. The skin is leaking, vertebral column bends in the wind, ovulation. Eggs cracking, tardy choices, pointing fingers, useless body. Eyes wide open, liberation, the conqueror of my own body, occupying space, defining the ideal form, unexpected fulfilment, exquisite corps.

Anita Polici - Studio Lorca (Romania)

STUDIO LORCA

Designer biography: