Eduardo
Terranova

Born in Cali, Colombia, Eduardo Terranova studied architecture and design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).  His works are known for his rich-surface and hand stitched jute sacks. Terranova sees material as a journey moving from place to place therefore questioning the renewal, value, globalization, and economic exchange. His works summon many memories from the past since the transferors encounter different forms of labor, racial discrimination, immigration and economic status and, political bias.” Eduardo collects the jute sacks from various farmer markets around New York City.

Terranova’s point of departure is at the material’s death, hand stitching the many rips and sores in the dimmed light of a church or synagogue and at his studio where he transforms the delicate surface with precious metals, gold and silver plating, hand extruded plaster and crushed pearls. The works integrate art, design, and craft. The use of gold inspired by the pre-Columbian cultures gives Terranova the impetus to believe that the glitter of the metals is more than mere reflections and more than optically perceived phenomena. Terranova’s

aim is to produce and new sense of language and aesthetics. He lives and works in New York City.