The new collection of this jewelry company is an ode to hope after the natural disaster on La Palma

Barely a year ago, terrible news shook our country: the Tajogaite volcano erupted on La Palma the September 19, 2021. They were difficult days and weeks until, after more than three months, the 23 Decemberthis natural phenomenon came to an end. although not for palmerswhich continue to this day put value and effort so that before the vision a new one black cloak covering memories of a lifetime, love stories, stories of overcoming; get up and carry on. From the first moment, the country turned to help with all kinds of material and economic goods, and To this day, everyone’s cooperation is still needed to give back what this geological phenomenon has taken from them.

The sector that concerns us most, the fashion, helped mitigate all this (some irreplaceable) damage from the very first moment. Especially the native brands of the island and programs like Isla Bonita Modethat are responsible for the promotion of the textile and creative sector of La Palma, who have not stopped their efforts to cooperate in this dire situation. An example of this is the new premiere collection of author’s jewelry who just presented the sturdy Lepa Punca palm tree. Melisa Rodríguez, the designer, look to the future with optimism and positivity After this devastating situation, with a proposal called Heap that represents that desire to move forward.

“This new proposal, the presentation of which took place on the Garcia de Diego Art Gallery (La Palma) with the support of the institutional program Isla Bonita Mode -and the collaboration of Bodegas Tamanca-, is inspired by the need to look ahead without forgetting what has changed our lives for all of us, but at the same time understanding that we must carry on with more force if possible“, explains the creative director of the brand. The collection, consisting of four pieces – two earrings and two necklaces that you can see in the images of this article-, it was made in recycled silver, rust patina (in its dark version) and orange zircons reminiscent of the heart of our country. Due to the technique of reticulated silver takes shape, rises and is naturally sculptedwith the intention of crossing model lines and meeting each other with art with sculpture. These shapes were developed little by little, with patience and understanding that it was now it was time for them to see the light.

In black and white -as in the main image above- or with light this small sculpturesthese are the snapshots where the jewels of this proposal come from Melissa Rodriguez, covers by the model Sara Sanchez. “Visual, hand in hand with” Emilio Barrionuevo and through their photos the jewels have just been staged as contemporary pieces with character, to frame it light dark who wants to remember? our essence, to the earth and to the light of what may comesays the designer. And where is the collection ‘Esperanza’ by Lepa Punca for sale? Through the company’s website, lepapunca.comalso through the store online on his Instagram, @lepapunca.