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(Music by Andrei Gravelle)
Tosca Hidalgo y Teran’s artwork comes from a place which we rarely dare to explore. Some would see it is dark and frightening, while others would view it as essential and primary. The theme of death often resounds, as demonstrated in her one of her first pieces, which functioned as time capsule, coffin and vessel. She brings her visions to life through glass blowing, flameworking, fusing, and glass casting.
Putting aside her dreams and inner turbulences, Tosca draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources: the fantastic visions of 19th century naturalist Ernst Haeckel, 21st century transhumanists, ancient myths, science fiction and Buckminster Fuller. She also finds inspiration in the confines of philosophy and science, as well as the book Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. Music and sound function as accompaniment, and she creates a soundscape upon the completion of each piece, collaborating with her companion Andrei Gravelle (who made the music featured in this film).
Whether classified as jewelry or sculpture, Tosca’s “thought forms” — as she refers to herwork — have deeply touched many. When I encountered Tosca’s artwork for the first time, I was baffled by its eloquence and yearned to explore the emotion within each piece. The only way to come close to that was to accompany Tosca in one of her deepest creative journeys.
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128 comments
Sign in to add your ownJudiPaintedit says:
Im digging it!!! Super cool!!!!!
1 year ago
MareWareJewelry says:
Wow, very creative!
1 year ago
MilaKeln says:
Very cool and unusual portrait.
1 year ago
jungledread says:
Love the organic shapes and wicked style
1 year ago
MareWareJewelry says:
Love the belt buckle!
1 year ago
Metamorphosi says:
When I work I am dreaming, visualizing memories or imaginary things. Sometime not sure to be awake, I am always present. So I relate very much to Tosca.This is one of the best films.She is a great artist.Thank you.
1 year ago
Waterrose says:
Wow...amazing work! loved the video.
1 year ago
rarebeasts says:
Super creative, I love it.
1 year ago
jennibram says:
Pascal, thank you for bringing us this glimpse of Tosca, her work and inspirations. For some time, i have enjoyed nanopod's pieces and thought them to be honest, beautiful, intriguing and often moving. I have admired the diversity of the work: the varied organic and geometric expressions of themes that resonate with me. Tosca's dedication to her work is obvious - fierce, tender and courageous. I haven't been able to watch the video yet, but to be able to enjoy this lovely still vignette of Tosca and her work is a pleasure and a privilege. Can't wait to watch the video.
1 year ago
vKnit says:
amazing!!
1 year ago
SugarCubeVintage says:
incredible process!
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Awesome!
1 year ago
ThePolkadotMagpie says:
Pazcal has done it again. Such a film masterpiece. Love Nanopod's work, and thanks for sharing your process. xo
1 year ago
elinart says:
Wonderful work! :)
1 year ago
theroyal says:
great job. congrats
1 year ago
Fienssewing says:
Weird and wonderful, really artistic! Great little movie.
1 year ago
WhisperingOak says:
Wow, the heart is impressive
1 year ago
minouette says:
Really wonderful short film! The Toronto Etsy Street Team is also featuring an interview with Tosca today: http://torontoetsystreetteam.blogspot.com/2011/03/test-interview-nanopod.html
1 year ago
WellCriated says:
I AM SOOOO HAPPY to see Nanopod featured!!! This has been one of my favorite Etsy shops FOREVER! Amazing, amazing work. And congrats. You deserve some Etsy love!
1 year ago
hypericumfragile says:
Great items! Real works of art!
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
What amazing and incredible work!
1 year ago
KwestStudio8 says:
Totally awesome portrait of an innovative mind and creative imagination. Nanopod definitely reaches in and touches a receptive area within, in sync with the natural world around.
1 year ago
ElisaGomez says:
your work is as inspiring as it is beautiful
1 year ago
funkyhomosapiens says:
Oh wow, she's cool! And her quality is superb! Well interesting character, and line of work! - thank you very much for making such an interesting piece on her! x x x
1 year ago
enhabiten says:
Having the courage to be your own unique person is the joy of life...
1 year ago
Handamade says:
It's amazing! I love your reality, it's like more than a dream movie. Pretty amazing.....
1 year ago
Handamade says:
It's amazing! I love your reality, it's like more than a dream movie. Pretty amazing.....
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
i love her work! great showcase. beautiful.
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
wow amazing work! An amazing art : )
1 year ago
Stravaigrant says:
A brilliant portrait. Really beautifully shot and the music created by Andrei is amazing. I was completely drawn in and immersed in Tosca's story and creations! It really resonated, thank-you.
1 year ago
bentbottle says:
Stunning film and glimpse into Tosca's world. I very much admire and respect her work. My own artistic problems to solve seem validated by watching her process. Great film!
1 year ago
sadiesez says:
Have been a huge fan for some time!!! Fabulous portrait-- fabulous art :)
1 year ago
ArtigianoJewelBox says:
Beautifully done... congratulations!
1 year ago
RoseyFinch says:
Wow! Very cool.
1 year ago
RosellaResin says:
This is an amazing video, thank you! I love to see the artistic side of Etsy. Tosca, I used to live right by your studio when I lived on Grace St. in Toronto. I wish I had taken a class when I still lived there!
1 year ago
hornick says:
Great showcase! I admire your work. Congrats to you. You are one of etsy's finest.
1 year ago
blessedvintage says:
I LOVE THE HEARTS, INTERESTING STORY!
1 year ago
Venbead says:
LOVE her work. this glass artist admires the raw and yet so finished quality of her glass and metal fusion. man she can make them dance. wonderful film
1 year ago
frogfruit says:
fascinating images in the video and the work is dreamy
1 year ago
bitchcraft says:
We LOVE Tosca's work. We have couple of her pieces we bought at various shows here in Toronto, always a pleasure to see what she is up to. :)
1 year ago
trinityrocks says:
Wicked!
1 year ago
extase says:
i've seen your work around toronto in the flesh - i'm always impressed by the quality and originality of it! lovely portrait, congrats!
1 year ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
All I can say is WOW! I love it and it just about blew me away.
1 year ago
rogerbeanfineart says:
Fascinating!
1 year ago
RosellaResin says:
RosellaResin chiming in again (different sister this time, though) I spy the Ontario Science Centre!!! <3
1 year ago
collectiblesatoz says:
Thanks for sharing.
1 year ago
ddfoto says:
Wow...great artistry and production of the film as well!!
1 year ago
Bunderful says:
excellent, thanks for posting this
1 year ago
UnaOdd says:
Excellent piece - artfully done. Awesome awesome artist, so so much a fan of Tosca's work!
1 year ago
undertheroot says:
Reasons for the why, increasingly they fly. Goodbye. Hello to this ancient thought, Tosca places her art. Thank you for this brilliant window.
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
Nice work!
1 year ago
natalyboutique says:
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
I love being in that "place" I have to work at not getting distracted. Thank you for your feature. Aloha!
1 year ago
heidiburton says:
Nanopod was one of the first shops I ever did see (years ago) on Etsy, & bought a gorgeous antler necklace. A beautiful film, really inspiring to have a glimpse into Tosca's thought processes, dreams, and work. I'm a huge fan of Ernst Haeckel too :)
1 year ago
fashionL says:
Very cool
1 year ago
auntjanecan says:
WOW!!! Awesome!
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Tosca - your work is stunning. Pascal - another fine video. Keep 'em coming
1 year ago
TheOldRedHen says:
The video was outstanding. The artist and her work...spellbinding.
1 year ago
steelzebra says:
yay tosca! its awesome... hope you are doing so good. your stuff is beautiful.
1 year ago
norsola says:
Brilliant Tosca! bravo! a perfect representation of the magic which is you... Pascal did great work.. and Andrei's music is awesome.
1 year ago
Yvonne4eyes says:
LOVE THIS!!!!
1 year ago
sunnyrisingmetal says:
THis was phenomenal: what a joy to watch, what an incredible woman!!
1 year ago
PoleStar says:
Incredible! I love the transition from urban snow to ethereal jungle land, wow! I really enjoyed the portrait of this amazing artist.
1 year ago
AllThingsPretty says:
Wow. What a World. What a Woman. What interesting Works. Wonderful.
1 year ago
PlumeandPetals says:
Very interesting!
1 year ago
filofashion says:
Great ! Congrats :)
1 year ago
SantaMia says:
Love it!
1 year ago
rozzie says:
Very unique! Congrats on being featured on Etsy!
1 year ago
jessitaylor says:
fantastic video, tosca! what a unique insight into your work, your life, your voice....
1 year ago
howlindoggie says:
Tosca, you are truly an amazing artist...congrats! Pascal,that was a wonderful film & Andrei, the music pulled me right into the screen... i'm reinvigorated... back to my studio to explore new work in between the orders..
1 year ago
ItalicAmpersand says:
WOW that was amazing!!!!!
1 year ago
littlefever says:
Really amazing and quite inspiring!
1 year ago
gemboxjewelry says:
Absolutely awsome shop!!!
1 year ago
borobomb says:
Hands down, my favorite artist profile vid! Takes alot of alone time to reach inward that far...
1 year ago
ikabags says:
Amazing ! Yes life with dreams :)
1 year ago
iacua says:
Such a great article! She is one of my favorite etsy artists!
1 year ago
handmaderomance says:
wonderful video and insight into another etsy sellers world! i especially love the closing words. 'we all have different worlds that we live in.' 'this is my reality.' congratulations on the feature and thanks for sharing some of your world with us x
1 year ago
poorjimsvintage says:
I think I'm in love.
1 year ago
onstail says:
Wonderful film, Wonderful artist!
1 year ago
Balanced says:
wow! that's all I can muster. Just, wow! amazing.
1 year ago
knitty34 says:
I am so glad to see Tosca featured! I took a short silversmithing class from her years ago and she has been a favourite ever since. She is wonderfully creative!
1 year ago
princessdoodlebeans says:
Incredible portrait! What talent and story
1 year ago
NangijalaJewelry says:
I can relate 100% to what you are saying in this beautiful film. I bow my head to your talent and creativity. Congratulations on the feature!!!
1 year ago
Rudolfkurz says:
Bravo, Tosca!
1 year ago
hingedjewelry says:
Wow. Just wow wow wow.
1 year ago
editionbw says:
Fantastic work... I thought I recognized Toronto!
1 year ago
pollyfoofoo says:
beautifully filmed. i love the texture. awesome portrait.
1 year ago
breedingfancy says:
Wow. This artwork is so unique. They are great conversation pieces.
1 year ago
discomedusa says:
a most fantastic meeting of the minds! <3 you!
1 year ago
discomedusa says:
a most fantastic meeting of the minds! <3 you!
1 year ago
rakshniyavintage says:
this has been quite an amazing etsy portraits - beyond interesting!
1 year ago
charmednecklaces says:
Whoa! This stuff is too freaking cool ♥♥♥
1 year ago
SomewhatHip says:
Tosca, this video is amazing! I love how it is so dreamlike and dark and softly narrated. Gorgeous and so intriguing. Torontonians, you have to seek out her studio - it is amazing what she can teach you in just 24 hours!
1 year ago
tammyann343 says:
Thank you for sharing your deep self. Love it!!
1 year ago
FiorellaJewelry says:
so cool, thank you
1 year ago
NymphsNecessitys says:
Fabulously Fascinating...Thanks For Sharing Your World!
1 year ago
retroreclaim says:
YEAH!!! it's so great to see your amazing art as a handmade feature on etsy, and Pasqual made such a super creative video for you! I just finished up some classes with Tosca, and have learned that there is a lot that goes into making pieces from metal and glass, Tosca's work is inspiring and absolutley stunning! Toronto folks check out her studio for sure!
1 year ago
oatkacreekstudio says:
Facinating subject and gorgeous work. The film is so wonderful, too. It should be in a festival like Sundance, etc.
1 year ago
ballandchain says:
Amazing work, as usual! :)
1 year ago
TheVintageApartment says:
What a dreamydark video - stunning visuals! Thanks for this feature, as I did not know about Tosca. Great education. :)
1 year ago
frenchfeelings says:
Amazing ! love it !
1 year ago
rebourne says:
this is a 'keep it weird' and a 'handmade portrait' in one. i love showing my kids these videos and talking to them about artists, inspiration, tools, media, etc. they are fascinated, as am i. i absolutely love the film work and music and everything that makes these videos captivating.
1 year ago
attiladesign says:
Tosca... oh, Tosca... I am honored to own one of her amazing pieces; the discoMedusa ... it made me sing, cry and smile all at the same time.. Love. She is truly out of this world and the most amazing in every way!!!
1 year ago
marlyscreations says:
I love your world .... fantastic portrait. You are a true artist!
1 year ago
Artbeadies says:
Great to see other glass artists at work. Fabulous work, really fascinating! Love it.
1 year ago
girliepains says:
They look so well made. The concepts are beautiful too
1 year ago
Inbarbareket says:
Great movie ! I love Tosca work !
1 year ago
ClareStoker says:
Stunning video! A wonderful portrait of a fantasically talented woman. Loved the music as well.
1 year ago
SaraBJewelry says:
complete and utter inspiration. i am in awe! thank you so much for this beautiful glimpse into Tosca's work, thoughts and process.
1 year ago
malditoarte says:
Amazing video and amazing artist!... once again congratulations!!!... and I feel honored to have you as a friend :) love the video, love the music, love your work!
1 year ago
janeeroberti says:
Nanopod was one of the first shops I "Favorited" when I discovered Etsy. This video is a treasure--congratulations Tosca, and thank you all who created it.
1 year ago
BeatUpCreations says:
wow, awesome!
1 year ago
lizroca says:
Beautiful video. Love Nanopod's work.
1 year ago
gossamer531 says:
This is a gorgeous portrait of this artist. Her work is just incredible and the video documenting it is a work of art in itself. Thank you for the reminder not to be afraid to explore your darker self.
1 year ago
caralunastudio says:
Really love her approach to creativity and inspiration. And the way the video was shot and edited just conveys her spirit so beautifully. Inspiring all around!
1 year ago
regretsmyl says:
i want to see a cinema movie with these designs :) Tim Burton will jelous...;)
1 year ago
Joystreet says:
congrats!BEAUTIFUL GLASS WORK!
1 year ago
burningcorazon says:
Just makes me squeal. Unreal how great your art is! Congrats!!
1 year ago
Beeskers says:
Crazy wonderful !!
1 year ago
ChristinaRomeo says:
An amazing video production and mind blowing creativity...I enjoyed these few moments of escape very, very much!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
1 year ago
Steampunkitis says:
Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
eclipse says:
Nanopod is one of my oldest favorites from when I joined Etsy. Thank you for this haunting portrait of her and her work. Definitely one of the true artists on Etsy.
1 year ago
KnitKnit says:
Wow, absolutely amazing video and work. Well done, and thanks for sharing your world, Nanopod!
1 year ago
NudeSquid says:
She is so admirable i really love her frame of mind. I want her collar so bad it is fantastic!
1 year ago
PupaMoustacheDesign says:
Highly conceptual work!
1 year ago
JewelryByAmeenah says:
awesome
1 year ago
JewelryByAmeenah says:
awesome
1 year ago
MOSHIKOART says:
Wonderful!
264 days ago