Editor’s Note
This article announces the upcoming exhibition “Metals That Come Alive” by Argentine artist Ariel Scornik, featuring titanium jewelry, alongside the debut of the María Kodama Collection space.
A collection of 160 author pieces and an exclusive space where the María Kodama Collection (1937-2023) will be exhibited.
Block your calendar: Azulay Art Gallery (Av. del Libertador 1028, CABA) will be dressed for a party on Thursday, December 11 at 7 PM. The event? Argentine artist Ariel Scornik returns to the cultural scene with the inauguration of “Metals That Come Alive,” his first exhibition of titanium jewelry.
Ariel Scornik is a self-taught artist, nephew of the prestigious Argentine sculptor Noemi Gerstein (1908-1996), and also the son of artists: his mother was a draftsman and his father a writer and poet. This iconic craftsman, with over 60 years of experience in the industry, will delight the local scene with his colorful pieces that have toured numerous galleries and exhibitions worldwide.
This time, the artist will present his new collection of 160 pieces, consisting of rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and bangles, mostly made of titanium, his favorite metal. Among the artworks, a silver bracelet and necklace paying homage to the Eiffel Tower stand out, as well as a replica of the medallion that Scornik exclusively created and gifted to Queen Letizia of Spain for her wedding to King Felipe VI, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The original piece, made of gold and platinum and valued at $20,000, is housed at the Palacio de la Zarzuela in the Spanish capital.
His jewelry will also dialogue with four of his sculptures: one made of iron and acrylic from the 1970s, two others of stainless steel standing 1.80 meters tall with titanium details, and a recent sculpture-jewelry piece made of aluminum with an amethyst geode, titled “Amethyst Worship.”
In addition to his new designs, there will be an exclusive sector showcasing the aforementioned María Kodama Collection (1937-2023). Kodama was one of his main clients, a personal friend of the artist, and also a patron who admired Scornik’s work. The jewelry of the widow of the famous Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges has been lent by her family and will be exhibited for the first time in the country.
Celebrities who have worn his jewelry worldwide range from Madonna and Antonio Banderas to Anya Taylor-Joy and private collectors. And it’s no wonder: Pierre Cardin himself was fascinated by Scornik’s works.
“Metals That Come Alive” will be the artist’s 76th jewelry exhibition and will conclude on Friday, December 19 at 7:00 PM at Azulay Art Gallery with a cocktail party and a raffle of his pieces among attendees. Are you going to miss it?
