Eva Fortuño

Jewellery maker

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An exploration of harmony and contrast

Eva makes pastel-coloured jewellery with surprising combinations of materials
She won the Enjoia't Contemporary Jewellery Award for student category in 2019
She exhibits her work in international craft events such as Brazil Jewelry Week and Cheongju Craft Biennale

Beneath the apparent fragility of Eva Fortuño’s delicate jewellery lies the inherent strength of her materials and geometric forms. Her creations, born from her meditation practice, are bold expressions of form, materiality, and texture. A 2014 graduate in graphic design from Barcelona’s Elisava School, Eva specialised in UX and UI design and worked in consultancy before turning to craftsmanship. In 2020, she earned a degree in artistic jewellery with a focus on innovation from Escola Massana. “I am highly sensitive to colour and form. Jewellery has allowed me to explore and create from start to finish,” she says. Eva’s contemporary work blends tradition and technology, as she masters digital tools such as 3D modelling and printing, which she integrates with artisanal techniques, including natural wool felting, metalwork and airbrushing. Her work has been exhibited internationally, most notably at Brazil Jewelry Week and Cheongju Craft Biennale in 2023, where she participated in the Soul+Matter showcase.

Interview

©Marina Cussó

©Marina Cussó

How do you translate colour, sound and form into your work?: I prefer to create from scratch, rather than modifying existing objects. My process evolves from minimalism, simplicity, and the void born of silence. My first felt brooches with round, nest-like forms symbolised support, later evolving into 3D-printed carcass forms—seemingly frail, but surprisingly resilient.
What are your sources of inspiration?: My designs are 'pulsating' abstractions of universal movement which I connect with in meditation. I draw inspiration from natural landscapes and forms, with Finland being a key influence. Its peaceful, bare simplicity has influenced my design ethos a lot. The principle of adaptation or integration into another form remains a constant.
How do you incorporate digital and other innovative tools in your designs?: I use specialised 3D modelling software to conceptualise forms, and nylon thermoplastic powder for 3D printing. Each piece is then meticulously and manually airbrushed to achieve a delicate gradient finish in pastel hues using polyurethane paint.
What lies ahead for you and your craft?: I am currently studying a Master’s degree in CGI with AI, to build up my 3D modelling and image generation skills in order to enhance, expand and showcase my creative universe. AI, when used ethically, allows us to go beyond what we once imagined, paving the way for processes that were previously impossible within our mental framework.

Eva Fortuño is a rising star: she began her career in 2019