Pleated Jewelry Box
2026
Plaster and mixed media on panel
10.5" W × 13.5" L × 2.8" H
Edition: 1/1
Developed in dialogue with Performa Studio jewelry, this piece explores texture and volume through pleating and draping techniques translated into plaster and spackling paste, considering how we arrange, display, and live with the objects we cherish when they are at rest. Hardware made by Performa Studio.
usd $1,300
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Draped Object Tray
2026
Plaster and mixed media on panel
6" W × 6" L × 1.8" H
Edition: 1/1
This tray explores texture and volume through pleating and draping techniques translated into plaster and spackling paste, considering how we arrange, display, and live with the objects we cherish when they are at rest.
usd $350
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Vase No. 1
2025
Plaster and mixed media
19” H × 6” D
Edition: 1/1
Vase No. 1 features a surface gathered and ruched in delicate folds, drawing from the tactile language of garment construction and traditional fiber techniques. Translating textile gestures into plaster and industrial material, the work blurs the boundary between decorative object and sculptural form, honoring intertwined legacies of craft and labor within Curiel’s family heritage. Available for acquisition through Love House.
This vessel is functional and includes a fixed PVC pipe insert for fresh florals or vegetation. For the longevity of the piece, water should be added only to the PVC insert. To remove water, it should be absorbed using a sponge or other suction tool. The vessel should not be tilted or used to pour water out. If preferred, an additional waterproof liner or container may be used to help place and remove water safely.
usd $1,500
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Sewing on Saturday Morning Vessel
2025
Plaster and mixed media
Ø10" × 11.25" H
Sold · Edition: 1/1
Sewing on Saturday Morning Vessel explores fragility as an act of care and remembrance. Inspired by learning to sew alongside her mother and grandmother, pleated, dart-like folds transform the motions of fabric shaping and mending into sculptural form. Constructed from spackling paste and plaster, the piece turns materials of repair into a record of resilience, connecting domestic craft traditions to contemporary object making.
This vessel is functional and includes a removable glass insert for fresh florals or vegetation. For the longevity of the piece, water should be added only to the glass insert. When replacing the water, the glass insert should be removed and emptied separately. The vessel should not be tilted or used to pour water out. The vessel itself is made of plaster and is not watertight. If water is placed directly into the plaster vessel, it will soften, weaken, and may break.
usd $1,500
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Entre Tejido, Pliegues y Yeso Vessel
2025
Spackling paste, plaster, Roman Clay, acrylic paint, upcycled glass, and foam.
Ø 6.5" × 16.5" H
Archived · Edition: 1/1
Entre Tejido, Pliegues y Yeso Vessel features a surface gathered and ruched in delicate folds, drawing from the tactile vocabulary of garment construction and traditional fiber techniques. Inspired in part by her early explorations in fashion design and by summers spent in Mexico learning to sew with her mother and grandmother, Curiel translates intimate, domestic gestures into plaster and industrial materials. The vessel blurs the boundaries between decorative object and sculptural form, honoring the intertwined legacies of craft, labor, and family heritage.
usd $1,500
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Candleholder
2024
Spackling paste, coffee grounds, and metal hardware.
Dimensions vary
Edition: Open, made to order
The Candleholder showcases Curiel’s early education in grouting techniques, learned while assisting her father at work. By using simple construction materials, Curiel explores the relationship between material and movement. Designed to hold a standard taper candle, this piece is available in sizes that accommodate one or more candles. While color and texture can be replicated, each structure remains distinct in composition and color.
Holds one tapered candle.
Made to order.
Lead time: 3 weeks
Available in metal finishes: brass, chrome, and iron.
usd $185
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Candleholder
2023
Spackling paste, wax, interior paint, and metal hardware.
The Candleholder showcases Curiel’s early education in grouting techniques, learned while assisting her father at work. By using simple construction materials, Curiel explores the relationship between material and movement.
usd $185
