The first piece I ever carved in wax was The Collaboration with Time Container—inspired by a pre-Columbian poporo, a ceremonial vessel used to carry coca leaves.

Jewelry-making found me. I think it came from a deep yearning—to stay connected to my motherland, Colombia, and to create with my hands.

When I first held a block of wax, I saw endless possibilities. As I carved into it, it felt strangely familiar—like my hands remembered. It was intuitive, almost inherited.

As I searched for a concept to work with, I was drawn to the goldwork of the pre-Columbian period. And from that place of connection, this piece was born.

The Collaboration with Time Container draws its form from a poporo displayed in the Museo del Oro in Bogotá—a symbol of refined craftsmanship and spiritual meaning.

The poporo is more than a vessel. It holds memory, identity, and reflection.

This pendant echoes the gentle curves of the original, offering a contemporary interpretation grounded in reverence and curiosity.

Crafted with care, this piece invites the wearer to carry a story—of ritual, transformation, and time with the self. 

Phitomorphic Container for Coca Leaves, Mid-Cauca Region - Quimbaya. Early Period, 500 B.C. to 700 A.D. Museo Del Oro, Bogota Colombia