Marzia Chierichetti was brought up in Milan where she studied
Art and Interior Design and latterly worked as a stylist for
both BOFFI and CAPPELLINI INT. and alongside photographers for
major interior publications. Her career took a dramatic turn
when she met husband Justin Aniere, and moved from the bustling
city life to a very different environment; a tented bush-camp
in Kenya. Initially overawed by the wilderness and vast expanses
of Africa, Marzia used the long periods of time alone in the
camp when Justin was on safari with clients, to inspire her
first creations. Harnessing the natural textures, rich colours
and unique shapes of objects found around her, Marzia began
to make jewelry for pleasure. A few years later, having moved
to the family’s home – a stunning rustic retreat
nestled amongst sand-dunes and coconut palms on a broad Indian
ocean beach, Marzia was utilizing recycled aluminium, semi-precious
stones, bone and mango wood. Her work went full circle, when
she branched back into interiors, creating furniture, fabrics
and soft furnishings; all inspired by the Africa around her
but with the unique appeal of contemporary Europe. Her work
lends a new life to once insignificant raw materials and discarded
bottles or pieces of metal, resulting in pieces of unique artwork,
beautiful in their simplicity and clean lines; something from
nothing. As her imagination explored the elements around her
in this wild place, she created her own beautiful refuge –
a house of light, flowing lines and quiet space; open to the
elements and fresh air. Today, Marzia’s creations can
be seen all over the world and her own personal touch is evident
in many a private home, or public place; gracing a space with
a candid reflection of the beauty to be found in the simplest
of things.
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