Signs
Gigi Mariani Signs, Painting series (round), 2025 18kt yellow gold,niello earrings L 7,2 cm Unique within the series and signed Gigi Mariani revives ancient goldsmithing techniques, notably niello, to create distinctive, tactile surfaces. He completely oxidises the metal, allowing its natural shine to disappear beneath a dark, rough patina. This process, enhanced by cracks and textures, evokes a sense of age and emotional depth, giving each piece a raw, expressive quality reminiscent of worn or ancient artefacts.
Papers
Gigi Mariani Papers, Paper Series, 2025 18kt yellow gold, silver, niello earrings L.10 cm Unique within the series and signed Paper Series offer a lighter, almost poetic counterpoint, where metal is treated with softness. Using tools and techniques to mimic the texture of delicate tissue, Mariani invites viewers to reflect on fragility and impermanence.
Corrosions
Gigi Mariani Corrosions (rounds), 2025 18kt yellow gold,silver,niello earrings L.7,1 cm Unique within the series and signed Corrosions explore transformation through time, where controlled erosion on metal surfaces unveils hidden layers beneath. Mariani intentionally embraces cracks, rust, and textures that speak of decay and endurance.
Painting series
Gigi Mariani Painting series, 2024 18kt yellow gold, niello earrings L 6,30cm Unique within the series and signed Gigi Mariani revives ancient goldsmithing techniques, notably niello, to create distinctive, tactile surfaces. He completely oxidises the metal, allowing its natural shine to disappear beneath a dark, rough patina. This process, enhanced by cracks and textures, evokes a sense of age and emotional depth, giving each piece a raw, expressive quality reminiscent of worn or ancient artefacts.
Traces
Gigi Mariani Traces, 2025 18kt yellow gold,silver,niello earrings L.7,2cm Unique within the series and signed Gigi Mariani revives ancient goldsmithing techniques, notably niello, to create distinctive, tactile surfaces. He completely oxidises the metal, allowing its natural shine to disappear beneath a dark, rough patina. This process, enhanced by cracks and textures, evokes a sense of age and emotional depth, giving each piece a raw, expressive quality reminiscent of worn or ancient artefacts.
Blow
Gigi Mariani Blow, Paper Series, 2025 18kt yellow gold,silver,niello earrings L.8cm Unique within the series and signed Sold Paper Series offer a lighter, almost poetic counterpoint, where metal is treated with softness. Using tools and techniques to mimic the texture of delicate tissue, Mariani invites viewers to reflect on fragility and impermanence.
Pebbles
Gigi Mariani Pebbles, 2025 24 kt yellow gold, silver, niello earrings L.4cm Unique within the series and signed Gigi Mariani revives ancient goldsmithing techniques, notably niello, to create distinctive, tactile surfaces. He completely oxidises the metal, allowing its natural shine to disappear beneath a dark, rough patina. This process, enhanced by cracks and textures, evokes a sense of age and emotional depth, giving each piece a raw, expressive quality reminiscent of worn or ancient artefacts.
Inclusions
Gigi Mariani Inclusions, Paper Series, 2025 18kt yellow gold, silver, niello earrings L.6,5cm Unique within the series and signed Paper Series offer a lighter, almost poetic counterpoint, where metal is treated with softness. Using tools and techniques to mimic the texture of delicate tissue, Mariani invites viewers to reflect on fragility and impermanence.
Opposites
Gigi Mariani Opposites, Paper Series, 2025 18kt yellow gold,silver,niello earrings L.9,8 cm Unique within the series and signed Paper Series offer a lighter, almost poetic counterpoint, where metal is treated with softness. Using tools and techniques to mimic the texture of delicate tissue, Mariani invites viewers to reflect on fragility and impermanence.