01/20/2026
I recorded this conversation just outside Medellín, Colombia, in the family home and studio of contemporary jeweler and author . It’s an interview, but moreso an intimate conversation where my friend tells me about his upbringing in Colombia during the height of violence in the late 80s and early 90s.
How that led to his father insisting he leave the country and move to Boston to study business and marketing. We discuss familial expectations and choosing jewelry and creative fulfillment over financial security.
Nicolás shares about the origin of his jewelry books and how an unpaid opportunity became a long-term publishing career.
We discuss his return to Colombia after more than two decades abroad, his grief, his inheritance, and his settling into a slower rhythm of life.
His current story is that of reconnecting with Colombian identity, landscape, and community. Of creating space for rest before re-entering creative production.
I learned so much about my friend, and I am excited to share it with you in episode 87 of season 9 - the CONNECTOR series featuring Colombian artists. 🇨🇴
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