Organism Study 2011

Organism Study Polymer Clay Contemporary Jewellery Designed and made by An-Fen Kuo

Artist Statement Organism Study I am inspired by my background in architecture and interested in methods of construction that contribute to the environment and influence the way we live. In my opinion, structures in nature equal the most marvelous art in the world; the exquisite compositions, elaborate patterns and colours always touch me deeply.

I discovered that uncomplicated shapes repeated many times create intricate compositions that form the basis of every organism.

I therefore chose some life forms and analyzed them and I was interested in different combinations between the simple and the complex. It was like disassembling a toy and then reassembling the parts in other ways. As the result, I created the collection of "Organism Study".

I rely on the ability of the viewer’s eye to blend the colour spots in my pieces into a fuller range of tones. I use patterns of coloured dots to express subtle colour variation and gradation in a similar way to Pointillist and Impressionist paintings.

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 28 x 29 x 3 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, sterling silver cable, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated 28 x 24 x 4 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Photo© An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, rubber rope, hand fabricated, 26 x 20 x 3.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Photo© An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, rubber rope, hand fabricated 4 x 6 x 4 cm 32 cm chain PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, rubber rope, hand fabricated 4 x 6 x 4 cm 32 cm chain PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 5.5 x 15 x 3.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 11 x 12 x 4.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 7 x 12 x 3 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 7 x 8 x 6 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 9 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 8 x 10 x 5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 6 x 10 x 4.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 5 x 12 x 4.5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 8 x 8 x 6 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 6 x 14 x 4 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, silver plating, hand fabricated, 8 x 12 x 5 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

Polymer clay, sterling silver, copper, gilt 24 Carat plating, hand fabricated, 9 x 7 x 4 cm PhotoŠ An-Fen Kuo

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An-Fen Kuo anfenkuo@gmail.com www.issuu.com/anfenkuo +886 988105114 (Taiwan) +44 7587985809 (UK) Birmingham City University Birmingham Institute of Art & Design School of Jewellery MA Jewellery, Silversmithing & Related Product Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist Jewelry Design