Aleksandra Vali
Aleksandra Vali is a contemporary jewelry artist and sculptor by training. Her work explores the connection between sculptural form and human emotion, transforming fleeting moments and inner experiences into objects that can be worn and treasured. For Aleksandra, jewelry is wearable sculpture. Each piece begins with an inner impulse - a feeling, a memory, or a question waiting to take shape. Through the creative process, the intangible becomes tangible - a thought finds its form.
Working with precious metals, Aleksandra combines organic shapes, unexpected textures, and contrasting surfaces. Her sculptural background influences the way she approaches volume, movement, and balance, while the enduring nature of metal allows her to give lasting form to experiences that are constantly changing. Her collections explore themes of time, memory, connection, and personal discovery. Although each piece has its own identity and story, together they form an evolving artistic language.
Her work has been presented in over 70 national and international exhibitions, recognized with numerous awards, and featured in art and fine art collecting publications. Aleksandra believes that jewelry becomes truly meaningful when it connects with the person wearing it, allowing the artist's story to become part of someone else's.
Collections
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, USA, 2020
Awards
Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy, 2023
Smithsonian Craft Show , Washington, DC, 2025
Maison and Object, Paris, France, 2001
International Jewelry Exhibit Pin and Brooch, Toronto, Canada, 2013
KADO Gifts Fair, Leipzig , Germany, 1998
NICH Award Multiple Winner, Philadelphia, United States, 2011-2013
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, United States, 2016