biography

luisa restrepo (colombia, 1977) is a glass artist and jewellery designer based in mexico. after completing her studies in medellín and later in england, she founded „el taller“ in mexico city in 2005. restrepo relocated her workshop to oaxaca a few years ago, where she now explores action art and space intervention. currently, she is finishing a master’s degree in design studies in mexico city.

restrepo’s work has been exhibited internationally, earning her significant recognition, including winning the first glass biennial in colombia. she has participated in various residency programs, such as north lands creative and cgsc. additionally, she has taught at several institutions, including the pilchuck glass school and urban glass.

coriolis series

the coriolis series is a collaborative project by luisa restrepo and pedro cerisola, offering a subjective reinterpretation of scientific representation. it began with cerisola‘s exploration of synergy by buckminster fuller, resulting in cumulus a versatile cuboctahedron module. restrepo‘s involvement introduced digital modifications, adding a fourth dimension and altering the original blueprint‘s direction. the resulting forms were translated into fused, water jet-cut, and sandblasted glass, maintaining depth and overlap.