Rocío Heredia is a mexican contemporary artist specializing in metalsmithing techniques of Chasing and Repousse to raise intricate designs on silver, copper, gold, brass and tin. Rocio has been the recipient of recognition and awards for skillful and passionately realized themes. It's BTDesign's pleasure to award Rocío Heredia with this Exhibition, with the best compliments of the Jury and Gallery owner. The basic technique for creating repoussé is an ancient one, with specific techniques, tools, and materials dependant on history and culture. The work of Rocío Heredia reflects the tradition that evolved in Mexico, a tradition rich in the complexities of Spanish conquest and the aboriginal Aztec and Teotihuacan societies. Rocio has studied with the Master Valentin Yotkov and Master Dolores Valenza, in New York. Her works are in public and private collections in Mexico, the United States, Switzerland, Israel, Spain and Italy. Rocio holds a Degree in Psychology and currently divides her time between professional website creation, graphic design and metalwork. Rocio is available and teaches private classes and workshops on her Chasing and Repousse technique in Mexico and abroad. Her works are in public and private collections in Mexico, the USA, Switzerland, Israel, Spain and Italy. Rocio holds a Degree in Psychology and currently divides her time between professional website creation, graphic design and metalwork



Jesús el Maestro
17 cm X 20 cm

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©2001-2007 Rocío Heredia
Gallery Design by BTDesign

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"Rocío is brilliant. She is one of the most talented students I have ever come across in my years of teaching".
Valentin Yotkov, Bulgarian Master Silversmith

"Rocio Heredia, another chasing guru, truly important for North America" Charles Lewton-Brain, President, Canadian Crafts Federation/Federation Cannadienne des Metier d'Arts.

"We are pleased to announce, metalsmith Rocio Heredia has been awarded the first Artist-in-Residence Award from Metalwerx. Ms. Heredia was chosen for her extranordinary talents as a professional metalsmith and from her diverse background."
Karen Christians, Owner.

"The beauty of your work attests to the extreme devotion you have to doing metalwork!"
Elizabeth McDevitt, Goldsmith


"Words can never say enough to emphasis the quality Rocío puts into her metals and forms and interactions with soul and media."
Bruce Paul Fink, Master Sculptor

"I must say that your work is even more lovely in person than in photos and I encourage you to keep moving forward with it. You have a rare talent and it is a great pleasure to see it".
James E. Binnion, Metal Arts - Mokume Gane

"Every now and then you get an opportunity to work with a Master who shows you new ways to enjoy the art of metal,"thank you" Rocío for sharing you gifts. You are still one of our greatest artists. It's all inside of you....what you see in your head and in your heart. Nothing can take that away from you."
Billie Limm, NY Goldsmith/Jeweler

"True art derives from a sacred spirit, and the works of Rocío Heredia reminds me of a metallic wall carved and graced with countless faces of religion. Through her beautiful works, - dressed in fine details, clothed with radiant figures,- many will see the light she bears, the good hearted faith she shares, and they will reckon the priceless beauty she creates and gives to the world."
Christopher Raingem Cookson, Painter/Poet/Author.



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Rocio Heredia, Artiste D'Mon Widemag