Suarez x Solidarity Xmas Tree

Discover the creation process of our tree, made at the Royal Glass Factory in La Granja with the collaboration of artist Inés Ybarra for the 8th edition of the Solidarity Xmas Tree charity event.

In 2024, Suarez has joined forces with some of the most important luxury brands on the national and international scene to participate in the Solidarity Christmas Tree. A charity event in which each brand creates unique and exclusive Christmas trees to be auctioned off for charity.

From November 19th to 25th, our boutique at Serrano 62 has become one of the stops on this charity route, where you can admire the majestic work we've created with the same care with which we craft each of our jewels.

To bring this very special work to life, we have enlisted the help of artist Inés Ybarra, whose creativity, imbued with our essence and DNA, has served as a guide for the Master Glassblowers at La Real Fábrica de Cristales, to bring to life each of the exclusive and delicate pieces that make up our proposal for this edition of the Solidarity Xmas Tree.

Below, you'll find our interview with the artist, where you can learn about the process of inspiration, creation, and execution of the work:

For those who don't know you, who is Inés Ybarra and what does she do?

Inés Ybarra is a creative director. She has been working in fashion for the past 15 years. Last year, she ventured into the world of design with her furniture brand. She will also soon launch a high-heeled footwear brand called Fango.

What does a jewelry house like Suarez represent for you?

For me, Suárez represents excellence, tradition, family, and personalized service. The difference between Suárez and other jewelry brands is that when you enter their boutiques, you're entering their home. Everything is made with great care and love.

What were the main sources of inspiration for bringing the Solidarity Xmas Tree concept to life?

The main inspiration we drew from to bring the concept of the Suarez Solidarity Xmas Tree to life is the wax tree, an essential element in the history of jewelry that is used to create pieces through the lost-wax casting technique.

This automatically led me to Alexander Calder's mobiles and the interaction that his works require.

It's exactly what we wanted: to return to the world of interaction through these figures with different shapes and colors, so that the viewer can gradually discover the tree.

How have you worked to reflect this symbiosis of concepts between the world of crystal, jewelry, and the Christmas tree?

It's been a very organic process. It's developed through a lot of drawing, rethinking, an unwavering commitment to change, and a deep connection between the different worlds. Ultimately, the worlds of glass and jewelry are closely intertwined; both are creative, artisanal, and offer endless possibilities.

What has it been like working directly with the master glassblowers at such a renowned institution as the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja?

I've learned a lot from them and from their passion for the material. Watching them blow mold pieces of all sizes and do everything by hand has been a wonderful process. They set no limits. Despite their significant historical background, they're always looking to create new things.

What caught your attention the most during the process?

Losing your fear of hot glass and being able to understand the material and its infinite possibilities.

What was it like working with the Suarez team on this project?

Working with Suarez has been super easy. They're incredibly respectful of creative ideas, and whenever they've participated, it's always been to contribute. For me, the process has been incredibly beautiful because the tree was created through communication between us; it wasn't just a matter of drawing and submitting. We developed it as a team.

How would you explain the concept of the tree?

The tree is constantly changing, whether it's through daylight reflecting off the glass pieces, creating a play of light and shadow, or at night, when the tree also functions as a lamp.

What is your relationship with the world of jewelry?

What I've always loved most about jewelry is the creativity behind each piece. I like to understand jewelry as a work of art or a sculpture rather than a mere accessory.

What conclusions do you draw after having participated in this project?

How wonderful it is to work as a team and enjoy the process. The Suarez team has been incredibly supportive throughout, and they're the ones who truly made this tree a reality.

For us, as a Spanish jewelry house whose pillars are based on craftsmanship and know-how, it has been a unique and very special opportunity to be able to participate in this beautiful social work to help the elderly through various support programs and hospitalized children who are alone.

From Suarez we would like to personally invite you to walk the Solidarity Xmas Tree route to discover, among other things, the tree we have lovingly created in collaboration with Inés Ybarra and the expert hand of the master glassblowers from the Royal Glass Factory in La Granja.

Joyería Suarez