"It seems like only yesterday that this quest began. I let it stir my imagination, and it stirred my eyes and hands, and they stirred my hammers and anvils. And almost without realizing it, I'm approaching vase number 300…"
In 2003 Céliz moved to San Martín de los Andes with his family, where he has remained and practiced his craft ever since. He takes as his inspiration the splendor of these natural surroundings, incorporating the forms found in the beautiful lakes and the exquisite landscapes of the countryside into his work.
Céliz begins each piece with an idea (rather than sketches) and in the making of it discovers his final design. More incredible still, his decorative artworks are often wrought from a single plate of copper or silver, a technique mastered by only a few artists in the world. The result is a collection of objects closer to the sculptural than to the utilitarian, adding art to the artisanal and revealing new possibilities for renowned Argentine silverware.
In this beautiful video, created by the talented videographer (and his son) Estanislao Céliz, the artist discusses his extraordinary career path, his inspiration, and his work. To see more of Emilano's work, please click anywhere on this sentence.