Fico D'India

Acrylic + brass / Ivory + gray

1.4 in W x 3 in H

Creating is about sharing emotions and stories.

I believe that the process behind the creation of an object can be compared to a narrative process.

Shaping materials and colors is a way for the artist to share emotions and experiences, recount stories, and interact with the public eye.

My work follows a process of deconstruction. The patterns that are a part of my memories and everyday observations become the support of my inspiration. They are reinterpreted as primordial elements, and casted into multidimensional pieces which are greeted by bold colors.

The names of my pieces lead back to my personal experiences and are linked up with every single piece, following a descriptive process of fusing together shapes, colors and stories.

Artist Bio:
Emy Gargiulo's work reflects her diverse background. Growing up in Italy, Gargiulo was influenced by her family's sensitivity for art and design. Inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings, she began to channel her creative interests at an early age. She moved to New York after receiving a Master in Architecture at Harvard's Graduate School of Design. She also has a background in graphic design, painting and photography.

In 2004 Gargiulo founded her fashion accessories collection, mimimimosa, using a childhood nickname. The Museum of Modern Art store immediately carried the collection for several years, including prominently featuring it in their catalog. Her work has been featured in many publications including The New York Times, Interni, and Teen Vogue, and has been exhibited in the U.S. and Europe.

"My professional path has always been characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, and in recent years it has led me to undertake projects in other sectors, including branding and food. 2025 represents a return to my roots, to my passion, to an aspect of my creativity that I love and believe best represents me."