Mercedes Guenun was born in Madrid. Her artwork embodies the importance of light, transmits positive energy, and spreads echoes of freedom. Working with dichroic glass embedded in lacquered wood, her designs take on light that changes its hue depending on the reflections it receives. Through extensive planning and mindfulness, Mercedes designs the texture, light, composition, and core elements to achieve a brightness that flows through the crystals.
Mercedes Guenun’s ever-shifting reflections of light through glass tell a constantly changing story that is always evolving around the viewer’s perception. The freedom and positiveness of Mercedes Guenun’s beautiful pieces encourage viewers to move with the flow and let their minds run free.
A self-made artist who grew up exploring museums in Madrid with her father every weekend, Mercedes Guenun’s fascination with gems inspired her to attend the GIA Gemological Institute, which framed her creative vocation. After several years in jewelry design, and 25 years as an Executive Director in the fashion and luxury industries, Mercedes Guenun found new inspiration in the way diamonds, which represent inner strength, uniquely reflect light.