Contemporanea

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗶𝘇𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲.
As my hibernation period is slowly coming to an end, I can feel it and notice it as well, having a bit more light each day, and more energy to go with that.

I wanted to share a little about one of the first artists who joined Contemporanea, Iraia Aizcorbe Iraia Aizcorbe based in Madrid. Her Author's Jewellery has a distinctive way of constructing, crafting and visualising.

I met Iraia in 2023, when I visited her at Lalabeyou Escuela de Joyería Contemporánea Madrid an amazing studio and gallery in Madrid, where I found out she was also a teacher. I'd been following her work for a while before that. Meeting her in person confirmed what I already sensed: her work is magnetic, and she is deeply committed to her own practice.

Iraia's jewellery is rooted in geometry and opposites. Straight lines and curves. Simplicity and forcefulness. Her approach is architectural: minimal, angular pieces that carry real presence and strength. She believes existence is grounded in the balance of opposites, and that is exactly what her work holds.

If you are wanting to experiment this kind of strength and presence, rooting yourself in that real sense of who you are, then her work is meant for you.✨️

You can explore her collection on the website.

If you are interested in seeing and trying some of her pieces, my next in-person Pop Up shop will be at the end of September in central Wellington, Aotearoa NZ. (more info coming soon!)

Big hug,
Dani.

Yes! You read it! Something special is coming. A new artist is joining Contemporanea with her amazing work: María Torné María Torné • Porcelana from Spain.

Make sure you've signed up to the emails so you can get first access when they launch in September.

(Find the link in my bio, or go to the website and sign up at the footer)

Love,
Dani 💜

Come and explore this special Winter Selection, with jewellery made in Chile, Spain and Portugal.

https://contemporanea.co.nz/collections/winter-jewellery-selection

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱.

This season's selection leans into everything Contemporanea is known for: deep reds and black, aquamarine and ochre geometry, colourful eco resin, and statement pieces built for higher collars and heavier knits.

From bold necklaces to earrings that hold their own against any coat, this is jewellery for the season that still makes a statement.

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘁.
Contemporanea's story.

In 2023, we travelled with my family to Spain.

In between family gatherings, aperitivos, and long sobremesas, we took time to visit places close to my partner's heart. And it was in one of those small towns that I met two artists whose passion and creativity stirred something deep within me.

I was reminded of how it once felt to make things by hand. I studied silversmithing almost 20 years ago, and I realised that the flame never left.✨️

I started making plans to re-train, update my skills, and dive back into jewellery making.

And then, during a kitchen conversation with my partner (because let’s be honest, the best ideas happen while cooking or sharing a drink!), the dream grew bigger.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?✨️

What if I could build something that honoured the work of others too?

Something that could 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

A space where female artists from around the world could share their stories and their jewellery — pieces made slowly, thoughtfully, and with heart.

I invite you to read the full story about how 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮 was born 💜 Find the link in the comments.

D.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗼

I saw Constanza's work at the Joya Chilena show and couldn't let it go. One day in Santiago, food poisoning and all, I went to find her.
What followed was a little cafe in Ñuñoa, a great conversation, long distance exchange and explorations, and a collection that lives in the in between.

Read the full story on the blog. Link in the first comment.

They are here.
Constanza Bielsa's first collection is now live. Seven pieces made in Santiago. Three found their homes at our Wellington pop-up. Four are still waiting for theirs.

Upcycled textiles, finished with 950 sterling silver and cotton thread.

Shop via link in the comments.

Tomorrow, Constanza Bielsa Ferreyra first collection arrives at Contemporanea.
Her work has been here before. Three pieces came in November and found their forever humans around the Christmas season. This time, she arrives as a full collection.

Her work lives in the in between. Between upcycled textile and transformed jewel. Between what something was and what it

Available from tomorrow.