Mariel is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist who discovered the magic of transforming materials to meet her creative needs. Originally from Argentina, she began her journey as a jewelry artist. Creating pieces in metal for more than three decades and gaining recognition for her work through awards, publications, and shows. Her passion for artistic growth and her need to learn new techniques led her to return to school in her 50s to pursue her dream of developing her artistic skills and the freedom to materialize her ideas. She found her place in the world in 2001, when Canada became her home.