Biography
From a very early age, Peruvian native Vanesa Carranza was inspired by extraordinary aesthetics found within the ordinary. This passion allowed her to expand her creativity and skill to new heights contributing to her academic success in attaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree from New Jersey City University, with a concentration in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing.

Constantly reinventing herself, her entrepreneurial spirit has enabled her to explore various medias in which to enhance her craft. Her ambition and insatiable desire to be respected and recognized by her peers have motivated her to showcase her work throughout Hudson County and abroad.

From her very humble beginnings in New Jersey City University, Ms. Carranza has always been passionate about showcasing her works. Since 2005 she has been featured in galleries such as The Gallery, Gallery 744 and La Ola. In addition, Ms. Carranza has had the distinct honor to have interned with the Newark Museum, New Jersey’s most recognized promoter, educator and sponsor of the arts. Furthermore, she has gone above and beyond in refining her skills by working with industry leaders in fashion jewelry design in New York City.

Vanesa Carranza is currently working on various projects that challenge her to re-examine her own ideas of what art and design are capable of. Using modern technology while applying traditional methods, she is creating innovative and conceptual works of art.

When seduced by one of Ms. Carranza’s pieces, you discover not what is limited but what is limitless.


Artist Statement
Balance is a piece that is meant to be felt and experienced. A bowl of water and a linen cloth, to cleanse and dry the hands, invite the viewer to touch the piece because the method used by the blind to read Braille is to feel it. I used the Braille system to communicate a message that I believe may unify people and encourage them to see beyond what they are looking at and trust in what they are feeling.