Fernanda Pérez Morales:”I started learning and working with glass in Berlin in 2025, after having moved from Mexico City”


I awarded Fernanda Pérez Morales, founder of the Dream Drops brand, the Atelierul Award, because I deeply admire her distinctive sense of style and the care she brings to her glasswork. She creates beautifully crafted objects, including elegant glass jewellery pieces that are both delicate and full of character.

Fernanda Pérez Morales

Fernanda Pérez Morales is a Mexico City–born artist based in Berlin, creating glass jewelry and sculptural objects under the name Dream Drops. She explores color and shape, drawing inspiration from the magical realms of everyday life, underwater worlds, and her favorite early-2000s cartoons, bringing mischief and lighthearted whimsy to her work. Blending Mexican surrealism and playful contradiction, her work invites us to tap into life’s hidden magic, honoring daydreams and the inner child within.

The initial question in each of my interviews is always the same: „Tell me more about yourself”. When did you realize that a career in the creative field was the right path for you?

I think I first thought about it as a teenager, on a summer that I spent watching art movies and dreaming about becoming a film maker. My training is originally in Audiovisual Communications and I have been working in said industry for the past 8 years. I guess I have always been interested in the visual experience, which I continue to explore now through my glass practice.

One Heart, Two Homes, photographer: Delia Baum

How did you begin your journey with your creative brand dream.dropsss? What are the “dream drops” that make your products stand out and make them joviale?

I started learning and working with glass in Berlin in 2025, after having moved from Mexico City, it was something I had dreamed about doing for almost 10 years. Slowly and through practice, I started to understand my motives, style and color palette, which keeps evolving and changing. And finally after a push from one of my best friends, I came up with a name, created an Instagram account and started selling my pieces and working on commissioned projects.

The ~Dream Drops~ for me, are sort of a glitch in the Matrix. These moments when my eye catches a motive, an unexpected color combination while walking in the street, or a surreal scene that takes me out of the practical realm and makes me day dream for a second.

Bloom Ring created by Fernanda Pérez Morales

What stories are your products conveying to the public? How does the public interact with your jewellery pieces?

I hope for my pieces to have in others this ~glitch in the Matrix~ effect I was talking about before.

But something I really love is that some of the biggest fans of my pieces at pop ups, are kids. I can see the joy when they see them, as they look a little bit like toys because of their colors and shapes. They want to reach out and grab them, but usually they are very cautions and don’t really do it, I then explain to them what they are. Kids are super sensitive and smart, so I always feel honored when they stop and look at my pieces. I think, unconsciously, I create for the inner child—both mine and others’.

How is it to work in borosilicate glass?

I love working with glass, it’s very sensorial. Working with fire it’s hipnotizing and the texture of glass, super satisfying. I like the reflection, the color possibilities, the sounds and even the fragility of it. I feel that this material is also very forgiving and intuitive.

Bloom Rings created by Fernanda Pérez Morales

Recently, I awarded you the Atelierul Award – The Iconic Ones at The Transparent Breath exhibition, 2026, in Venice, because I was keen on your creations involving surrealism, playful ideas and some kind of magical forms. How did you receive the news about the award?

I was surprised! I was not expecting it, as it was my first ever exhibition. But it made me very happy to connect with you through my pieces, to think that maybe you can feel something similar to what I feel when I create them.

How do you see your jewellery in an increasingly digitized society?

I think specially within an increasingly digitized society it’s super important to keep handmade art alive and it also becomes more relevant and precious in the face of mass production and AI.

Which do you like better, online sales or offline sales of your products?

I like both equally, when I manage to have a moment of connection with the person interested on my pieces. I always find it very interesting to know what they see, or why they feel attracted to them. Usually it’s easier to do this in person, so I might stay with that one.

Dream Whisperers, photographer: Delia Baum
Relic from Alfea, photographer: Delia Baum

What jewellery designer do you admire the most?

My favourite jewellery designer is Kathryn Piekarski, designer and owner behind Occasional Lover, a brand based in New York. Her pieces are bold, fun but also delicate, and super beautiful.

Kathryn and I met in Mexico when she was starting off her brand and I have been lucky to witness its growth and success, but also all the hard work and dedication put into it.

Lucky Charm, photographer: Delia Baum

How do you deal with plagiarism? Did it happen to you?

I don’t think it has happened in a direct way yet, but I also feel that at this point of social media and globalization, it’s really hard to point fingers and say that somebody copied you, as we live in a very connected simbolic world that we are all influenced by.

I believe the way to deal with it, is to remind yourself that nobody can copy your essence or inner world, which I think it’s in the end what truly makes people feel connected to your work.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for a jewellery designer right now?

I would say to be relevant while you stay true to yourself.

And also to compete with the mass produced, low quality jewellery.

Jewellery pieces created by Fernanda Pérez Morales
Jewellery pieces created by Fernanda Pérez Morales

What advice can you give to a jewellery designer that is starting a creative business?

When things don’t go the way you predicted at first, be patient, observe, adjust and try again. Believe in yourself and your ability to use your art as a bridge between your inner world and others.

Thank you, Elenora Varotto and The Transparent Breath exhibition for the opportunity to award your curated designers.


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