Verba by Anna Fanigina (Latvia)

VERBA by Anna Fanigina

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Designer biography:

Anna Fanigina graduated from The University of Latvia with B.Sc degree in mathematics (1994) and Riga Applied Art College as a metal designer (2000).  As a designer, Anna has participated in art exhibitions in Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Germany, Italy, Russia, Greece. With her brand VERBA, she has been taking part in international messes in France, Germany, Japan and The Netherlands.

Prizewinner of design contests in Latvia (2009, 2017), Lithuania (“Amber Trip” 2022), Finland (“International Faberge Biennial” 2005; “Aqua, Ambra, Aquila – Kotka Jewellery Competition” 2022), Russia (‘’Jewellery Olympus’’ 2002-2009). As a part of Venice Design Week is a finalist of competition “Jewelry Selection” (2017, 2020, 2021), special prize for continuation of antique traditions from the National Archaeological Museum of Adria, Italy (2017), winner of the contest "Instrumenta Design" in Venice, Italy (2020). Works are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga, Latvia. The artist is an author of designs for Latvia’s centenary official state gifts, presented to diplomatic guests visiting Latvia.

Collection concept:

ANALEMMA

The collection is dedicated to ancient worship of the Sun expressed with contemporary design language. Analemma (“support” in ancient Greek) – is a figure of infinity, traced by our Sun’s annual path as he encircles our globe. Solar discs of Analemma, projected to the jewellery, are becoming “personal suns” that are illuminating its wearers everyday. The rings and earrings are made from silver, using red acrylic glass that allows to make voluminous, light and comfortable jewelry.

Every jewellery has engraving with the quote from the Latin texts dedicated to the Sun.

Anna Fanigina, ring, Analemma, 2021, sterling silver, acrylic glass