When looking at Acosta’s work, I find it so obvious that her inspiration and references come from the ocean. Acosta grew up along the coast of Puerto Rico. In her book, ‘Hidden in Nature’ (2009), she discusses how growing up by the sea has influenced her design direction from an early age. She looks at sea life from a scientific point of view, using aquatic processes to fuel her work. She feels that this gives her work the appearance of being from the ocean, without being directly from it. She uses a variety of materials for her jewellery, some of these being: silver, copper, gold, enamels and fabric.
Acosta, C. 2009. Synaptic Coral: Gap. Gold Plated
Acosta, C. 2009. Healing. Copper, Organza
Acosta, C. 2009. Brooch. Enamel, Gold Plated
Acosta, C. 2009. Birth. Copper, Enamel, Organza
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