European Exhibition + Sale
Traveling to 9 Countries!
brooches, rings, bracelets and earrings
“Alegría, jewels” is curated by artist and educator Luis Acosta of the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam
Experience the joy of
contemporary handmade jewelry
“Alegría, jewels”
4 April – 3 May 2025
with special guest exhibition at the 4th Annual
Sovenian Jewelry Week
with
Opening Reception
11 am
12 April @ DRAT Gallery
Ten Sherry Cordova Jewelry designs
are in this juried international exhibition + sale
Wearable sculptural art created by 32 international artists
International Designers
Alain Roggeman (BE), Alexandra Conde (MX), Alexandres Stefanis (US), Alice Protopopescu (RO), Alicia Salcedo Gonzálvez (ES), Andrea Barrera (CO), Andrea de Navarrete (AR), Austin Turley (US), Brigitta B. Horváth (HU), Catalina Rivera (ES), Cleopatra Cosulet (RO), Cova Ríos (ES), Cristina Rodriguez Nuño (PT), Esteban Erosky (MX), Floor Max (NL), FLUXIS (Mariangela & Alberto) (IT), Gabriela Sierra (MX), Gabriela Squassini (AR), Julie Usel (CH), Lidia Godfrid (AR), Lunante (Paolo Gambarelli) (IT), May Gañan (ES), Oscar Abba (CL/ES), Oscar Torres Perez (CL), Patrizia Giachero (IT), Rut Rigol (ES), Sherry Cordova (US), Stefano Fronza (IT), Tiziana Chiara (IT), Valeria D’Annibale (IT/NL), Vera Blixen (ES), Viki Gómez (ES)
“Alegría, jewels” celebrates the joy of jewelry
The “Alegria” (Joy) in contemporary jewelry is a variety of approaches that celebrate life, creativity, and emotional connection. It is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and creativity. This concept manifests itself in the design, choice of materials, colors, and shapes.
Many of the pieces in this show incorporate vibrant colors, playful shapes and innovative materials, allowing them to evoke feelings of happiness and vitality. Each jewel tells a personal or collective story, transforming the everyday into something extraordinary. They focus on sustainability and creativity, using recycled or unconventional materials, which adds a dimension of hope and responsibility. This combination of aesthetics and social awareness reinforces the idea that art can be a vehicle for “Alegria” (Joy) and transformation.
In this context, jewelry is not just an accessory, but a means to express emotions, connect with others, and celebrate the beauty of life.
Traveling International Juried Exhibit + Sale
Countries / Galleries / Dates
Visit or contact each gallery directly to buy a piece of contemporary art jewelry
Galerie Beeld & Aambeeld
Enschede, Netherlands
17 Nov – 28 Dec 2024
Attend the opening Sunday, November 17 at 16:00
Galería Lalabeyou
Madrid, Spain
February 6 – March 21, 2025
DRAT gallery
Ljubljanska ulica 20, Izola, Slovenia
4 April – 3 May 2025
with special guest exhibition at the 4th Annual
Sovenian Jewelry Week
with
Opening Reception @ 11 am on 12 April @ DRAT Gallery
Galerie Caractère
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
end May – early July 2025
Galerie CEBRA
Andreasstrasse 25, Düsseldorf, Germany
mid July – end August 2025
Gallery uni.versus
Athens, Greece
end September – end October 2025
Galerie Sophie… etc Bijoux Contemporains,
2 rue Gambey, Paris, France
8 Nov – end Dec 2025
Tincal Lab
Porto, Portugal
January – March 2026
Galleria Carlo Lucidi
Rome, Italy
end April – end June 2026
MARINE FAUNA MEETS INDUSTRIAL
Microscopic sea creatures are inspiration for the Sherry Cordova Jewelry designs featured in this show
A preview of the earrings and brooches is shown below
Click each image for larger photos and details

Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei Earrings
The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei Brooch
Serious yet whimsical, this brooch is a statement and conversation starter.

Circogonia-Epibulia Titanium Brooch
Features of microscopic radiolaria were enlarged hundreds of times to be visible to the human eye. The brooch is based on two of Ernst Haeckel’s 1862 drawings, a Circogonia and an Epibulia.

Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina Earrings
Lightweight and a joy to wear these fantastical earrings sway on hypoallergenic ear wires

Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina Brooch
Based on a microscopic sea creature, this brooch brings conversations about all the beauty we can’t see yet can preserve.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Earrings
Dancing towards each other. Dancing on your ears. Pure lightweight fun.

Zygospyrida Ceratospyris Preyeri Brooch
Strong and light and a whimsical shape, this microscopic marine creature comes to life in this statement brooch. “I’m both goofy and beautiful”

Zygospyrida Liriopyris Hexapoda Brooch
Cuddly and cute and a delight to wear, these low tarnish sterling silver and titanium earrings innately invite people to tell you what they remind of, and a conversation begins.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Brooch
Making a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel, this brooch looks like it’s strutting. Based on the real marine creature from which it gets it name.

Circogonia-Epibulia Earrings
Circogonia-Epibulia earrings of recycled Argentium sterling silver, stainless steel fasteners, and niobium ear wires