JEWELRY THAT TELLS STORIES
Aglaya; "the shining one," "the radiant one," "the splendid one." In Greek mythology, she was one of the three Graces who symbolized intelligence, creative power, and intuition. These three adjectives—intelligence, creativity, and intuition—somehow define what this project aims to convey. Jewelry is not just a mere adornment for the body. Ancient cultures and societies used jewelry as protective amulets, class distinctions, expressions of love, and also as a way to convey one's true nature. Today, through jewelry, we can also express our concerns, create new languages, question the world we live in, and define ourselves as human beings. There is a story behind every piece. They arise from a unique creative process and are imbued with a spirit that accentuates and never masks the personality of the wearer
GALLERY
AGLAYA is located in a house in the old town of Ciutadella de Menorca. On the ground floor, the gallery welcomes and gives a voice to the pieces of the jewelers we represent, a space where jewelry is contemplated, discovered, and found. On the first floor, the school transforms into a workshop: here, courses are taught throughout the year, accompanying creative processes in motion. In addition, I organize talks and exhibitions that keep the space alive. At AGLAYA, creation never stops.
THE SCHOOL
Where creativity flourishes. The project focuses on jewelry that tells stories, and what better place to do so than a space where we can develop our ideas and express what we want to say? Quarterly and intensive courses are offered throughout the year, covering both technical and conceptual aspects, always with a focus on artistic jewelry and critical reflection.
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Sonia, and I've been running this project since 2021. I've been involved in jewelry for over fifteen years. I know this field from various perspectives, from design, collection production, sales, and participation in exhibitions. All this experience has given me a perspective on the world of jewelry that has allowed me to define myself and my work. I have spent the last ten years exploring jewelry from an artistic perspective, and through this path, I have found my own language and where I want to be. My passion for this type of jewelry drives me to want to spread the word about this aspect and introduce people to this interesting world – I want to share it with you!