EDUCATION
| 2014-2016 |
M.F.A Edelstein und Schmuck (Gemstone and Jewellery Design) Hochschule Trier / Trier University of Applied Sciences, Campus Idar-Oberstein. Germany. |
| 2007 - 2010 |
Alchimia, School of Contemporary Jewellery and Design,Triennale (3 years program): second year with Prof. Peter Bauhuis, third year with Prof. Manfred Bischoff. Florence, Italy. |
| 2009 - 2012 |
Perseo Scuola per l'arte della gioielleria. Incassatura (stone setting) with Massimo Campaioli. |
| 2005 - 2007 |
Studio Metallo, School of Jewellery, San Jose, Costa Rica. |
| 2002 - 2006 |
B.F.A University of Costa Rica, Faculty of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in Graphic Design. |
AWARDS
| 2016 | Marzee Graduate Prize 2016. Gallery Marzee. Nijmegen, Netherlands. |
| 2009 - 2010 | Scholarship 3rd Year. Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School. Florence, Italy. |
| 2004 - 2006 | Honor Scholarship. Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Costa Rica. San Jose, Costa Rica. |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| 2010 - present | Indepedent jewellery designer based currently in Florence, Italy. |
| June 2014 | Professor at Maden Jewellery School: "Beginners and Advanced Wax Workshops". Istanbul, Turkey. |
| May 2013 | Professor at Maden Jewellery School: "Resin Workshop". Istanbul, Turkey. |
| 2010-July 2012 | Assistant Director at Galleria Antonella Villanova, contemporary art jewelry and design. Florence, Italy |
| Sept. 2012 | Professor at Maden Jewellery School : “Red wax castings” Workshop. Istanbul, Turkey. |
| June - July 2010 | Assistant for the intensive courses, Alchimia, School of contemporary jewellery and design.Florence, Italy. |
| Feb. 2011 | Professor and lecturer at Studio Metallo, School of jewelry. San Jose, Costa Rica. |
| Aug. 2011 | Lecturer at Universidad Creativa. Costa Rica. |
| 2004 - 2007 | Assistant to wax levels, Studio Metallo, School of Jewelery. |
EXHIBITIONS
2023
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"Idar-Oberstein schmuckt sich" Nsaio 7, Villa Bengel. Idar-Oberstein, Germany. |
2020
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"Steine - der lezte Schliff" Galerie Handwerk. Munich Jewellery Week 2020. Munich, Germany. |
2019
| Qade art fair, Rotterdam. Represented by Galerie Marzee. |
| Galerie Marzee at Frame " Selected Marzee for Starters" IHM Munich, Germany. |
| Collect, The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. Stand, Galerie Marzee. Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom. |
| "Joyeria & Cafe" personal exhibition at Bulali private conference room, Avenida Escazu. San Jose, Costa Rica. |
| "Joyeria & Cafe II" personal exhibition at Lexus private conference room. Torre Lexus, Avenida Escazu. San Jose, Costa Rica. |
2018
| Marzee graduates on show at Coda Museum, Apeldoorn. Netherlands. |
| Museum Het Valkhof, Nijmegen: Sieraden. De beste jonge internationale sieraadontwerpers, geselecteerd door Marzee. A selection by Galerie Marzee of the best international jewellery artists. |
| Qade art fair, Rotterdam. Represented by Galerie Marzee. |
| Collect, The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. Stand, Galerie Marzee. Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom. |
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Galerie Marzee at Frame " Selected Marzee for Starters" IHM Munich, Germany. |
| "Times & Places" duo exhibiton Catalina Brenes & Karin Herwegh at Irene Belfi Gallery. Milan, Italy. |
2017
| Paris Haute Couture Week 2017 / collaboration with Hyun Mi Nielsen. Paris, France. |
| "Vinte e Tres" contemporary jewellery in Iberoamerica in Lisboa : Ibero american Capital of Culture. Lisboa, Portugal. |
| Eunique, Karlsruhe 2017. Stand Graduates from the Hochschule Trier / campus Idar-Oberstein: "Die Vier" Catalina Brenes, Denise Ebert, Pia Groh and Julia Obermaier. Munich, Germany. |
| Bagues, Exposition-Vente. Galerie Bettina Flament. Lille, France. |
| Premiere Classe Jardin des Tuileries, Solo stand Catalina Brenes. Paris, France. |
| Premiere Classe Porte de Versailles, Solo stand Catalina Brenes. Paris, France. |
| Inhorgenta Munich 2017. Stand Graduates from the Hochschule Trier / campus Idar-Oberstein: "Die Vier" Catalina Brenes, Denise Ebert, Pia Groh and Julia Obermaier. Munich, Germany. |
| IHM (Internationale Handwerksmesse) Stand Graduates from the Hochschule Trier / campus Idar-Oberstein: "Die Vier" Catalina Brenes, Denise Ebert, Pia Groh and Julia Obermaier. Munich, Germany. |
| Talente 2017, Selected participant. IHM Munich, Germany. |
| Bayerischer Kunstgewerbeverein e.V. / BKV Preis finalist. IHM Munich, Germany. |
| Galerie Marzee at Frame IHM Munich, Germany. |
2016
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"A tribute to Manfred Bischoff: / 43 students pay tribute", Schmuck 2016. Munich, Germany. |
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"30th Marzee International Graduate Show 2016". Marzee Gallery. Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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| Bijorhca Paris, selected "Contemporary Talent of the season". Solo Stand. Paris, France. | ||
| "Neuer Schmuck aus Idar-Oberstein", Stadtmuseum Simeonsstift. Trier, Germany. |
2014
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Inhorgenta Munich 2014. Solo stand Catalina Brenes. Munich, Germany.
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| "Lujuria de la memoria". Artflow Art Gallery. San Jose, Costa Rica. |
| "Per domani -oggetti e gioielli". Solo show Catalina Brenes. Oh my blue. Venice, Italy. |
| "Blossom" Treasures of La Basilica Galeria. Barcelona, Spain. |
| "Duplicata" International Earrings exhibition at Galerie Noel Guyomarc'h. Montreal, Canada. Moving exhibition: second show at "Velvet da Vinci". San Francisco, U.S.A. |
| "Cartas a Pia" Solo exhibition Catalina Brenes at La Basilica Galeria Temporary Exhibitions. Barcelona, Spain. |
| SIERAAD 2014, International Jewellery Art Fair. Solo Stand. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
| "Berlin-Dubai Festival" selected designer. Organized by the Goethe Institut and Art Aurea. Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Berlin, Germany. |
2013
| Yuriko Gioielli presents “Respiro” by Catalina Brenes. A Fuorisalone event during Milan Design Week. Milan, Italy |
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SIERAAD 2013, International Jewellery Art Fair. Solo Stand. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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| "FANTASTICI! Contemporary Italian Jewellery”. Putti Gallery. Riga, Latvia. |
| Beijing International Jewelry Art Biennial as part of 2013 Beijing International Design Week. Beijing, China. |
| "It's snowing a little" Putti Gallery. Riga, Latvia. |
2012
| Christmas Jewellery Fair. Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
| SIERAAD 2012, International Jewellery Art Fair. Solo Stand. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
| Design Miami/ Basel. On site, Gallery Antonella Villanova. Basel, Switzerland. |
| Collect, The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. Stand, Gallery Antonella Villanova. Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom. |
| Art First, Bologna. A selection of works presented by gallery "Antonella Villanova" at "Galleria Alessandro Bagnai" stand. Bologna, Italy. |
2011
| "Bijoux & Precious Design” auction at Pierre Bergé & Associés on 14 December 2011 with the “Femme Fatale” necklace. Brussels, Belgium. |
| "Noi” Collective group. Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. Athens, Greece. |
| "Morfosis”, Catalina Brenes y Martina Pont. Alea Galeria, Barcelona, Spain. |
| Collect, The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects. Stand, Gallery Antonella Villanova. Saatchi Gallery, London, United Kingdom. |
| Art First, Bologna. A selection of works presented by gallery "Antonella Villanova" at "Galleria Alessandro Bagnai" stand. Bologna, Italy. |
2010
| "1x1 collection", Laboratorio 28 r. Florence, Italy. |
| Inhorgenta Munich. Stand of Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewelry. Munich, Germany. |
| "Spring". Galerie Sofie Lachaert. Tielrode, Belgium. |
| "Natura e Artifcio". Museo di Storia Naturale del Mediterraneo. Livorno, Italy. |
| Joya. Stand of Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewelry. FAD / Barcelona, Spain. |
| Grassimesse. Stand of Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewelry. Leipzig, Germany. |
| "Artornamento 2010". Alternatives Gallery. Rome, Italy. |
see also Publications and Exhibitions
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