Cristina Zani mainly works with wood, which she combines with precious metals and sometimes stones. Her pieces are sculptural, bold and tactile; they are usually large in scale, but light to wear. Although they are based on preparatory sketches, her way of working with materials is largely intuitive and instinctive. Cristina doesn’t tend to constrain herself to the initial drawings, but she allows incidents to be part of the creative process, often producing unintentional and more interesting results. This way of working often sparks ideas for new pieces or brings her to unexpected turns.
