The volumes collection houses a set of visual journals with pages that portray a series of iterations of the hug-shaped connector—the key component to build and reimagine a myriad of compositions within the Mariaz chain. Each volume is a work in progress that evolves and matures gradually as it is revisited in the process.
Vol. I : Mariaz Chain
The Mariaz Chain blends artistically-minded design and craftsmanship with customisation. Each connector in the chain can be rearranged and differ from one another, enabling the creation of unique pieces that can be progressively simplified, amplified, and segmentally optimised.
Vol. II : Emerald Mist
Emerald Mist is born from Mariaz's exploration of by-products from emerald extraction. This volume is an ode to the emerald in all its forms, it unveils a new facet of this precious stone through signature crafting techniques, bringing to life one-of-a-kind pieces using the elusive emerald mist.
Vol. III : Weaves
Weaves showcases a series of woven chain structures that celebrate the art and essence of weaving and knitting. It highlights both the hidden and apparent forces that bind various elements together to create a cohesive whole.
Vol. IV : Bond
This edition embodies symbolic heirlooms of unity, featuring a chain of sculptural rings hugging each other, forming knots that represent symbols of the bonds we share with nature and loved ones.
Vol. V : Matter
Matter houses a series of wearable and non-wearable sculptures made from a variety of mediums. Some of the structures use clay to transform the connotations of chain from an industrial heavy-duty object into a delicate, free form, understanding fragility as its invisible beauty.
Vol. VI : Blanco
Blanco, draws inspiration from the blank pages of a sketchbook. These pieces are akin to those blank pages, poised to be imprinted with character and silently filled with possibilities to embark upon a journey of whatever kind.
The blank page connectors depict a clean and minimalistic aesthetic collaged together to form a timeless and classic chain staple.
Vol. VII : Drapes
Mariaz's exploration of drapery is rooted in her cultural heritage and fashion background and influenced from her time in Florence, where she learned sculpting through drapery.
This collection dedicates special interest to the symbolic interpretations and physical qualities that drapery assumes when draped on different subjects. It also delves into the medium itself, appreciating the intricate beauty of individual folds, lines, and curves found within flowing fabric.
Vol. VIII : Senses
This collection expands on observations about sensory experiences, illustrating the ability to feel, appreciate, understand and communicate in relation to the body.
Vol. IX : Buttons
This collection reimagines the mighty button in a sculptural light in the context of chain.
Vol. X : Mariaz Chain á la Digital
Volume X is a digital volume that showcases Mariaz's body of work in digital form.
In this video the story travels to the sacred Colombian emerald mines through to the recovering of emerald by-products and the reintegration of the stone with other materials to resemble the rock's origin. It illustrates the fusion of elements in the emerald connectors and the fusion of connectors to build The Mariaz Chain.