Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer, Valerie Bernardini seamlessly integrates ceramics, flamework, and neon into her practice. Guided by a keen eye for composition and storytelling, she merges traditional ceramic techniques with the luminous energy of glass and neon, creating sculptures and installations that blur the boundaries between materials and disciplines.
Influenced by her photographic background, Valerie explores the interplay of light, texture, and form, crafting immersive experiences that evoke emotion and captivate the senses. Her work inhabits liminal spaces where ethereal beauty meets poetic expression, inviting viewers into a world where the tangible and intangible dissolve. Rooted in a heterotopia vision, her practice challenges perceptions, offering moments of contemplation and wonder.
Valerie joined Design-Nation as a Graduate in early 2024 and moved up to full Professional membership a year later.
