For several years I worked as theatre costume and accessories maker, creating also a wide range of jewellery for stage use.
I developed a strong interest for contemporary jewellery and I dedicated myself to it.
As much as designing and making my own personal jewellery collection, I work on commission, and also design and create jewellery in collaboration with other artists and designers.

What characterized my early work was the use of very thin metal sheets and wires, experimenting with hollowness and fullness.
In later work, I started using even thinner metal sheets, as if working with paper sheets, creating pieces that were voluminous and light at the same time.
My more recent work is characterised by having more solid looking elements and also by the introduction of colour, not previously explored. 

Maria Cristina Bellucci, 1964 Magliano Sabina (Rieti) -Italy
Lives and works in Rome from 1988 

Education:
2009: Intensive course, Alchimia School of contemporary jewellery, Firenze
2006: Microflaming masterclass with Master Giovanni Corvaja, c/o Academy Le Arti Orafe School, Lucca
2000: Jewellery art techniques , San Giacomo School of Ornamental Arts, Roma
1993: Diploma in Background and animation, Cartoon School, Roma
1989: Diploma in Stage design, Academy of Fine Arts, Roma
1983: High School Degree in Classic Studies, Civita Castellana (Viterbo)

Exhibitions:
since 1999 exhibitions in Italy, Germany, Portugal, USA, Switzerland, Slovenia

Professional experience:
Since 1999 freelance jewellery designer/maker 

2008 - New Play in Art | Italian Contemporary Jewellery, Skira | Juliet Jewellery Magazine
2006 - Rome . Lisbon, 4 points of contact between Lisbon and Rome
2003 - Argento | Studi aperti ‘03
2002 - Gioia | Gold Europe Magazine | Studi aperti ‘02
2001 - Tuscia’s goldsmith’s art, Chamber of Commerce, Viterbo | Casa Mia decor/Gioielli | Roma c'è | The Image of Jewellery, Art, Design, Fashion, Alternatives Gallery, 

Alternatives Gallery, Roma, IT
Galerie Caractère, Neuchatel, CH
Gioielli D’Autore, Milano, IT