Feeds the Heart: Simón Mazuera on Building a Life Through Art Jewelry
From Bogotá, Colombia, Sarah speaks with artist and educator Simón Mazuera about his path from industrial design to contemporary jewelry, balancing teaching and studio life, and the work that “feeds the heart” even when it doesn’t pay the bills.
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Show Notes
In the 85th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she sits down with jeweler, educator, and designer Simón Mazuera. A graduate of Universidad de los Andes, Escola Massana in Barcelona, and MAD School of Arts in Belgium, Simón is known for his technically precise and process-driven approach to jewelry.
Their conversation traces his journey from industrial design to contemporary jewelry, the influence of his mentors in Spain and Belgium, and how he balances teaching, studio practice, and family life. Simón shares his perspective on Colombia’s evolving jewelry landscape, the challenges of making a living as an artist, and the importance of passing on knowledge generously and without ego.
This episode is sponsored by SNAG Metalsmith, the publication of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Save 25 % with code VALUE25 at snagmetalsmith.org
📍 CONNECTOR: Jewelry as a Language of Connection opens November 15, 2025, at Gallery Loupe in Montclair, New Jersey—just ahead of New York City Jewelry Week.
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