About Adrian

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In 1946, my grandfather Chema started working with resin in his small atelier in Mexico City. He created figures such as toys, buttons and household products, but his creativity went beyond the commercial use of resin. He started to experiment with new forms, encapsulating flowers and insects to create magnificent artworks.

As a child, playing with those objects, I was fascinated by the translucency and the three-dimensional illusion that light creates through resin.

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A degree and a Master in Architecture in Florence led to seven years working as an architect for the European Parliament in Belgium, before founding Adrian Cruz Elements.

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Today, my grandfather's techniques continue in two ateliers, in Como, Italy and in Mexico. Each atelier can produce independently, or work together on the same project, where I mix colours inspired by Mexican culture with pure forms in onyx and marble, as learnt through my architect's journey.

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Through the objects my grandfather created, he transmitted his passion to me. Although I never met him, each piece I design is like discovering something new about Chema.