Juan and Paloma Garrido, son and daughter of the late celebrated Spanish silversmith Damián Garrido (1931-2002), are best known for their limited edition sterling silver centerpieces, candelabra, and tea sets. "When we think of our father, we remember his conscientious approach to his craft, the importance he granted to time, which led to the realization of exquisite works. Damián taught us to appreciate the time-consuming, painstaking nature of the art of creating silverware."
The Garridos have recently undertaken a new direction, both technically and formally. No longer constrained by the utility of their designs, an element that added complexity to their creative process, but which also limited their formal, conceptual and aesthetic possibilities; they now face new challenges with their exploration of pure sculpture and furniture design. In conceptual terms, they are searching for balanced forms. Size is no longer a restrictive feature; they approach space and proportions with greater freedom, yet continue to apply the techniques of traditional silverwork.
Juan and Paloma Garrido were born in Madrid in 1965 and 1968 respectively, and trained in their father’s atelier for 15 years. Their works are included in the permanent collections of the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Madrid; Museo Nacional del Grabado Contemporáneo Español, Marbella and in numerous private collections worldwide.