Ani Flys - Precious Collective
Ani Flys
Designer biography:
Ani Flys, born in the USA, studied sculpture at Tyler School of Arts and resides in Madrid, Spain where she learned jewelry techniques at the Lalabeyou school. Member of the Precious Collective platform, she creates contemporary jewelry with egg shells. Her work has shown in jewelry fairs, galleries and museums both in Europe and in the United States. Highlights include the ROJW (2021) where she was awarded two distinctions, an individual exhibit at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum (2023) and the Timid Sculpture Jewelry show at the Madrid Garment Museum (2024) where her piece has been added to the permanent collection. Five online magazines have published articles on her work.
Collection concept:
Ani Flys’ work is characterized by the use of real egg shells from unendangered bird species that are reinforced to make them suitable for wearable jewelry. In the Garland series, the broken egg shells mimic flowers that are riveted to each other and to metal structures. The tension created between the two materials emphasize the delicate nature of the egg shell, together with its broken edges.
AniFlys-brooch-Garlands2-2023-egg shell.resin-brass-stainless steel
AniFlys-broochGarlands-Lily Pads-2023-eggshells-resin-brass-magnets
AniFlys-necklace1-Garlands-Lei-2023-eggshells-resin-silver
AniFlys-necklace-GarlandTriangles-2024-egg shells-silver-resin-silk-18x14x15cm-adjustable ribbon