Welcome to Relojearte
Antique watches, modern and timeless art.
After four decades of crafting unique pieces and sharing them with customers across the globe, I finally planted my roots in Washington D.C. area in 2008. This artistic journey began in Uruguay, where my father-in-law found inspiration in the intricate gears of antique watches. Mesmerized by their silent ballet, he saw the potential to capture the movement and dynamism of machines, from automobiles to intricate instruments. Sharing my own fascination with the way music's tempo sets the mood, I combined these inspirations to create instruments from recycled watch parts. My hope is that these pictures not only transmit my fascination with time and movement but also spark personal connections and interpretations in the minds of viewers.
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![Means of Transportation](images/welcome/10.jpg)
![Keyrings](images/welcome/3.jpg)
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Each of my creations is meticulously crafted by hand, primarily from vintage watch parts. These unique pieces are truly one-of-a-kind, and the photos showcasing them serve as a glimpse into my design world. If you're drawn to a particular piece, simply drop me an email and I'll be happy to share further details and availability. Alternatively, you can catch me in person at one of the upcoming shows listed on my homepage. Bespoke creations are also an option, so don't hesitate to reach out if you have a vision in mind.
Art shows & Festivals 2024
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Art on the Avenue - Alexandria, VA
Saturday October 5th 2024 - 10am to 6pm - Booth E42
Art on Avenue celebrates its 29th year in 2024! This festival is held on thr first Saturday in October, this year October 5th, 2024 along Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of the historic Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, rain or shine!
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Bethesda Row Arts Festival - Bethesda, MD
Saturday September 7th 2024 - 11am to 6pm & Sunday September 8th - 10am to 5pm
Booth N8 (Woodmont st) - Category: Mixed Media 2D
Showcasing 185 juried, museum-quality artists, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is one of the top outdoor fine arts events in the mid-Atlantic — and the largest in the Washington, DC area. Over the weekend, the streets of Bethesda Row are transformed into an outdoor gallery, showcasing fourteen media categories that are juried: ceramics, drawing/pastels, fiber/decorative, fiber/wearables, glass, graphics/printmaking, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, oil/acrylic painting, photography/digital art, sculpture, watercolor, and wood. Only at the Bethesda Row Arts Festival: 82 artists NEW to the show, of which 52 create their works within an hour’s drive of Bethesda, and over a dozen are presenting for the first-time in the DMV.