A contemporary and seasonal tribute to the traditional ex-voto, this elegant ceramic heart is entirely handcrafted and hand-painted by master artisans. Featuring a turquoise enamel finished heart with a smaller, glossy metal heart at its core, encased by golden string and framed by a seashore-inspired series of dainty white shells. This sophisticated piece is fit for a summer home.
 
• Dimensions (cm): W 18 x D 3 x H 22
• Handmade In Italy
 
Born and raised in le Marche, artist Elisabetta Carli moved to Venice to pursue a career in restoration after receiving her degree from the Academy of Fine Arts. After a career pivot, Carli spent a decade as a visual designer in the fashion industry: her dual professional paths allowed her to synthesize seemingly distant artistic fields into a personal and poetic aesthetic. Her collections of hearts are deftly handcrafted using mineral clay, merging traditional references of devotional Ex-Voto sacred hearts with the more exotic “sagrados corazones” typical of Mexican culture.