GeoGema Alhajas: Bringing Geology Back to Art Life. Marta is a Spanish word of Arabic origin meaning lady. Born in Boriken (Puerto Rico) of direct Spaniard, African, and Indigenous Taino ancestry, Marta creates pieces that bring all the colors and passion of her rich heritage, focusing on semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, amber, fossils, and seashells. Marta calls her creations Alhajas - a Spanish word of Arabic origin for treasures of great value. Also called “Gemas” (Gems), Alhajas are long standing treasures that can be jewelry as well as persons, places, etc. Geo stands for the Geology of our world’s history. Marta is filled with hope in life and believes that we must understand and value our past in order to see our present and better prepare for our future. Ammonites represent continuous spiral life, a symbol that has been and continues to be used across the world as the everlasting natural wisdom and beauty of our world, from millions of years ago, into our present and our future.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:35:17 +0000
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