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CONTEMPORARY ART JEWELLERY Noovo Editions is an independent editorial and cultural project by María del Rosario González y Santeiro and Jorge Margolles Garrote with on-line and paper editions. Noovo has a virtual space completely devoted to the universe of Fashion, Photography and Art Jewellery from a unique and exclusively contemporary perspective: a sensory luxury through its own protagonists. http://www.noovoeditions.com

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“Bench 886” is a group of Taiwan-based jewellery artists. The name “Bench 886” comes from the elements of their background. The bench is the workplace in Taiwan where jewellers feel most confident and familiar with, while ‘886’ is the international dialing code of Taiwan which is the land that nourishes their potentials in aesthetics. They expect to connect the world with their work. By dialing direct to the world, they expect their jewellery to be acknowledged, be impressed, and be known, so that collective jewellery full of passion and ambition from Taiwan can be seen and appreciated. http://bench886studio.weebly.com

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“Under the Sea”. 2015. Brooch. Acrylic, sliver, stainless wire. Laser cutting, hand knitting, colour dyeing. Photo: Cai-Xuan Wu 6

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Cai-Xuan Wu Artist Statement: “Acrylic is the main material in my work. This non-textile material allows me to transform a traditional craft technique into a contemporary art work which pushes the boundary of material and making technique. I try to insert nature into the material and bring the life out. Through all the hand making process, the sea life-like organic form allows my imagination into real life and shows the free, fluid and vitality feeling of natural. It brings people to start question and curious about their existence and encourages people to think in different perspective. As contrast, I use industrial material such as acrylic to making organic and vivid creature form to challenge the sensory stimulation of soft and hard. I aim to push people to re-evaluate the relationship between natural and the fast developing life surrounds us”. Other relevant information: Education 2011-2012 Master of Arts. Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products. Birmingham City University. United Kingdom. “Two makes one heart”. 2015. Necklace. Acrylic, sliver. Laser cutting, hand knitting, colour dyeing. Photo: Cai-Xuan Wu

Honor or Award 2013 Selected. SCHMUCK 2014. Munich, Germany. 2013 Selected. ITAMI International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 2013 Itami, Japan. Exhibition: 2015 “Inner Crease”. Radiant Pavilion-Melbourne Contemporary Jewellery and Object Trail. Australia, Melbourne. “Bubble Land”. Kobeia Gallery. Germany, Munich. “Journey through time with your superb colorful, sculptural pieces”. Mobilia Gallery. USA, Cambridge. “The fifth elements - Opus 2: Water”. Pôle Bijou Gallery. France, Baccarat. 2014 “The Parallel Worlds”. Alliages Gallery. France, Lille. JOYA Art Jewellery Fair 2014. Arts Santa Mònica. Barcelona, Spain. “Scoop it”. MANO Contemporary Jewelery & Object.Taiwan, Taipei 2013. “Ni-Hao! Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition. Nepo Gallery. Taipei, Taiwan (14 Dec. 2013-19 Jan. 2014). ITAMI International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 2013. The museum of Arts & Crafts ITAMI. Itami, Japan(16Nov.-23Dec.). Schmuck show. Internation Handwerkmesse. Munich. Germany, 2012. Sieraad Art Fair. Westergasfabriek. Netherlands, Amsterdam.

“Under the Sea”. 2015. Brooch. Acrylic, sliver, stainless wire. Laser cutting, hand knitting, colour dyeing. Photo: Cai-Xuan Wu

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“Under the Sea”. 2015. Brooch. Acrylic, sliver, stainless wire. Laser cutting, hand knitting, colour dyeing. Photo: Cai-Xuan Wu 8

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“Under the Sea”. 2014. Brooch. Acrylic, sliver, stainless wire. Laser cutting, hand knitting, colour dyeing. Photo: Cai-Xuan Wu

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“Into dusy”. 2014. Brooch. Brick, copper, enamel, silver, chinese paper, steel wire. Enameling, soldering, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

“Trace”. 2016. Necklace. Copper, enamel, silver, cement, pearl. Enameling, soldering, casting, sawing. Photo: Meng-Ting Lee

“Heroine”. 2014. Necklace. Bamboo, chinese paper, pearl, fabric, silver, thread. soldering, gold plating, tailoring, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

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Han-Chieh Chuang Artist Statement: “The growing background and experience of the environments has strongly influenced the concept of my works. I look for elements that have come from my affection for my homeland, particularly, the Taiwanese agriculture and old traditional buildings in old farming villages. Combining techniques with handcraft skills I complete series of works that I hope to express the strength and emotions connected to my home. I use enamel as my working material because of the textures and colours it brings. I’m attracted to its rich possibilities of colours and its characteristic of uniqueness. Every single enameling gives unique result and challenge. Through exploring and controlling the material I tell a story of texture and colour and bring out the layers and completeness of my works. Through my works I expects to pass an idea of the beauty of my homeland and bring it back to hearts where those beauties have been forgotten”.

“Grandma’s Necklace”. 2013. Necklace. Bamboo, chinese paper, fabric, silver, gold foil, thread. soldering, gold plating, tailoring, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

“Cicada stood”. 2014. Brooch. Brick, copper, enamel, silver, chinese paper, steel wire. Enameling, soldering, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

“First Vermilion”. 2013. Brooch. Copper, enamel, silver, steel wire. Enameling, soldering sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

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“The little Warrior”. 2013. Brooch. Bamboo, chinese paper, enamel, gold foil, silver, steel wire, thread. Soldering, enameling, tailoring, riveting, gold foil, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

“Home”. 2015. Brooch. Brick, copper, enamel, silver, chinese paper, steel wire. enameling, soldering, sawing. Photo: Han-Chieh Chuang

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first doorâ&#x20AC;?. 2016. Brooch. brick, copper, enamel, silver, chinese paper, steel wire. Enameling, soldering, patination, sawing. Photo: Meng-Ting Lee 13

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“Kaleido”. 2015. Brooch. Nickel silver plated with aluminum, auto paint, tread, silk organza. Hand p embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee

“Kaleido”. 2012. Brooch. Stainless steel plated with 20K gold, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee 14

“Kaleido”. 2015. Brooch. Nickel silver plated with aluminum, auto paint, tread, silk organza. Hand p embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee

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Heng Lee Artist Statement: “In information rapidly transmitted 21st Century where digital cameras and mobile phones to preserve the beauty of nature. Digital photos passed around on internet through Facebook and Google. When people download more and more photos, people keep nature farther and farther. When examining the landscape and creatures on the computer, we can see all the details by google search, but we can’t touch or feeling how beautiful they are in real. That’s why I used laser cutting which used on industrial processes deal with stainless steel, and combine with organic handed embroidery and beading created the impact between technology and nature which correspond to the subject”.

2014 Joint exhibition, Taiwanese Contemporary Jewellery towards the Future, National Taiwan Museum, Taipei, Taiwan. 2013 Joint exhibition, Glow, Ubi Gallery, Beijing, China. 2013 Joint exhibition, CRUSH II, Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, United States.

Awards: 2016 Nominated, Gioielli in Fermento 2016. 2014 Winner, V Arte Y Joya International Award, Barcelona 2014 Nominated, “CONFRONTATIONS” contest in the New Traditional Jewellery series, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2013 VILNIUS City Award, Fifth International Biennial of Enamel Art VILNIUS 2013, Lithuania. 2013 Crafts section – 2nd Prize, Taoyuan County Arts Exhibition, Taoyuan, Taiwan. 2013 Finalist, BKV- Prize 2013 for Young Applied Arts, Munich, Germany. Exhibitions (selected): 2016 Joint exhibition,”AntiLogos” Eleni Marneri gallery, Athens, Greece. 2015 Joint exhibition, Journey Through Time: An Exploration of Artful Adornment and Sculptural Vessels Through the Ages, Mobilia Gallery, Boston, United States. 2015 Joint exhibition, White horse in a greed meadow, Putti gallery, Riga, Latvia. 2015 Joint exhibition, Bubble Land – 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan, Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. 2014 Art fair, Joya International Art Jewellery Fair, Barcelona, Spain. 2014 Solo exhibition, Pixel Garden, Gallery Meister und Margarita, Frankfurt, Germany. 2014 Joint exhibition, Boundaryless- Jewelry Re- Design, Gallery 1.1, Beijing, China. 2014 Joint exhibition, Ni Hao! – 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan. Nepo Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan/ Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. 2014 Joint exhibition, Suspend.ed in Green, V&V Gallery, Vienna, Austria. Studio Gabi Green, Munich, Germany. Lesley Craze Gallery, London, United Kingdom.

“Kaleido”. 2014. Necklace. Stainless steel, auto paint, glass bead, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery, beading. Photo: Heng Lee 15

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“Kaleido”. 2015. Brooch. Nickel silver plated with platinum, aluminum, auto paint, tread, silk organza. Hand piercing, embroidery. Photo: Xin Lee

“Kaleido”. 2013. Brooch. Stainless steel, auto paint, glass bead, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery, beading. Photo: Heng Lee

“Kaleido”. 2012. Brooch. Stainless steel plated with 20K gold, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee

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“Kaleido”. 2015. Brooch. Nickel silver plated with 20k gold, aluminum, auto paint, tread, silk organza. Hand piercing, embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee

“Kaleido”. 2013. Brooch. stainless steel, auto paint, glass bead, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery, beading. Photo: Heng Lee

“Kaleido”. 2013. Brooch. Stainless steel plated with 20K gold, thread, silk organza. Lasercut, embroidery. Photo: Heng Lee

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“The Other Shore”. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, stainless steel wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Kungfu Cheng 18

“The Other Shore” Series, 4. 2015. Brooc

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Mei-Fang Chiang Artist Statement: “Where there is soil, there grows grass”. “My works always originate from my observation on environment. Whether in urban or rural settings, every landscape encompasses the intertwining relationship of man, heaven and earth. The mutual dependence between environment and plants is, therefore, interpreted and expressed through the symbiotic relationship of people and jewellery”. Other relevant information: Education: 2002/2006. M.F.A. Metalsmithing and Jewelry, Graduate Institute of Applied Arts. Tainan National University of the Arts. Taiwan. 1999/2002. Craft & Design Department. National Taiwan University of Arts. Taiwan. Honor or Award: 2015 Awards for promising talent. ITAMI International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 2015. Itami, Japan. 2012 Selected Lark Books21stCentury. Jewelry. 2011 Creative Section Object Fine Works. The Third Metal Craft National Competition. Taiwan 2011 Creative Section Object Fine Works. The Third Metal Craft National Competition. Taiwan 2011 Creative Section Jewelry Selection. The Third Metal Craft National Competition. Taiwan Exhibition 2015 Bench 886-”Bubble Land”. Kobeia Gallery. Germany, Munich. 2014 “In the Land”. Metal Arts and Jewelry Group Exhibition. Sing Art. Tainan, Taiwan. Schmuck 2014. “Ni Hao!”. 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan. Gallery Kobeia. Munich, Germany. 2013 “Pieces On The Road”. Mei-Fang Chiang Anodized Aluminum Jewelry Solo Exhibition. BMFJ Gallery. Taipei, Taiwan. 2010 “Make Friends”. Chiang Mei-Fang Solo Exhibition. Sing Art. Tainan, Taiwan. 2007 “A Cactus in Yellow Bloom”. Contemporary Metal Arts. Museum of Contemporary Art. Taipei, Taiwan

ch. Aluminium, stainless steel wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Kungfu Cheng 19

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“Winged Grass” Series. 2014. Brooch. Aluminium, stainless steel w

“The Other Shore” Series, 1. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, stainless steel wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Kungfu Cheng 20

“Picking Lives” Series. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, stainless

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wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Mei-Fang Chiang

steel wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Mei-Fang Chiang

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Other Shoreâ&#x20AC;? Series, 2. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, stainless steel wire. Anodized aluminium. Photo: Kungfu Cheng 21

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Shih-Dea Tseng Artist Statement: Deborah Tseng is a Taiwanese jewellery designer and maker who is currently based in the UK. She has been trained in metal work since she was seventeen years old, then in 2011 came to the UK to study jewellery design, continuing her passion. During the year she studied for her MA, she used cultural conflict and her original background blend to fuel the design of her jewellery. She has chosen an unconventional material for her designs, which is porcelain. With this choice she hopes to change the viewer’s perceptions of jewellery. She is sensitive to the words of her favourite literatures which have become part of her inspiration. Deborah aims to challenge the stereotypes of society with her work, whilst providing a soothing feeling. Her jewellery discusses the issues between maker, wearer and viewer. “Do not judge a book by its cover” is a phrase which inspires Deborah. Meaning an indistinct and subtle atmosphere can illustrate our society because there is no absoluteness to anything. The neutral areas created in her work are: peaceful, yet peculiar and fragile but strong. Jewellery is the medium she uses to communicate her aesthetic ideas. Juxtaposing textures have been explored which are desirable to touch, and so evoke the wearer’s emotions. She is still working with porcelain and discovering the possibility of human senses to communicate her understanding of life’s philosophy to the audiences. Other relevant information: Education 2012 Master degree, Jewellery Silversmithing and Related Products in Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, United Kingdom. 2008 Bachelor degree, Crafts and Design- Metalwork Design in National Taiwan University of Arts,Taiwan. 2002 Design & Technology-Metalwork Design in Fu-Hsin Trade & Arts school,Taiwan. Professional Development: 2015 Columnist – “TAIWAN CRAFTS“ 2013/2014. 435 Art Studio Residency. Cultural Affairs Department of New Taipei City, Taiwan. 2014 Ceramic 3D Printing workshop – Unfold Studio. Antwerp, Belgium. New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan. 2013 Aluminium Anodized Course – Objects & Jewellery. National Taiwan Craft Research Institute, Yingge, Taiwan. 2007 Metal Work and Jewellery Training Course, National Taiwan Craft Research Institute, Nantou, Taiwan.

“White” Series, 1. 2016. Earing. Porcelain, silver. Photo: Deborah Tseng 22

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Solo Exhibitions: 2013 “Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover - Shih Dea, Tseng Solo Exhibition”,Taichung, Taiwan. Group Exhibitions: 2015 National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute, Taiwan. 2015 WHITE exhibition, ICKX Contemporary Jewelry, Brussels, Belgium. 2015 SIERAAD INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY ART FAIR, Westerfasfabriek, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2015 Bomb Metal & Fry Jewelry, Taipei, Taiwan. 2015 DELA MANO, Naranjo & Velilla Gallery, Colombia. 2015 BUBBLE LAND/ BENCH886/Ten jewellery artists from Taiwan, Eleni Marneri Creative Gallery, Athens, Greece. 2015 Secret Rendez-vous X Fantasy, Taichung, Taiwan. 2015 Responding to White, The petite Corée, London,United Kingdom. 2015 Bubble Land, PIN sstudio, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2015 Schmuck2015 - Bubble Land, Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. 2015 60the Anniversary NTUA New Wave Series, Part III, National Taiwan University of Art, Taiwan. 2015 Designer Gallery and Sale, Gallery Eclectic, London, United Kingdom. 2014 JOYA Barcelona Jewellery Art Fair, Arts Santa Monica, Barcelona Spain. 2014 Schmuck 2014 - “Ni Hao!” - 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan, Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. 2014 Scoop it – a spoonful of life , Mano Contemporary Jewellery & Object Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan. 2013 Taiwanese Contemporary Jewellery towards the Future/Joint Exhibition for Selected Taiwanese Submissions in International Craft Competitions.Taipei, Taiwan 2013 “Ni Hao!” Taiwan Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, NePo Gallery, Taipei Taiwan. 2013 DESIGN FESTA vol. 38, Tokyo, Japan. 2013 Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition ‘’JEWELRY. IDENTITY’’ China Millennium Monument, Beijing, China. 2013 Once Begun, J-Tour gallery, Shanghai, China. 2013 Talente 2013, New Munich Trade Fair Center, Munich, Germany. 2012 Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair, London, United Kingdom. 2012 Cast From Different Moulds, Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, United Kingdom. 2012 Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Art Festival, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2008 I Design, National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan. 2007 National Taiwan Craft Research Institute Achievement Exhibition of the New Crafts Talents, Taipei, Taiwan. 2002 Green Jungle Ecological Art Jewellry, Young Designs’ Exhibition in Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan. 2002 Green Jungle Ecological Art Jewellery, National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan.

Publications 2013 Bench 668 - 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan, Bench886 studio, Taiwan. 2013 JEWELRY. IDENTITY, Beijing International Jewelry Exhibition. 2013 Taiwanese Contemporary Jewellery towards the Future, Ministry of Culture, National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute. 2013 TALENTE 2013, Munich, Germany. 2012 Cast From Different Moulds, Catalogue School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 2008 I Design, Catalogue National Taiwan University of Arts,Taiwan. 2006 New Crafts Talents, National Taiwan Craft Research Institute, Taiwan.

Awards 2013 Selected, Talente 2013, Munich, Germany. 2005 Honorable mention, Miaoli Teenager Contest of Art. 2004 Honorable mention, Miaoli Teenager Contest of Art. 2002 Honorable mention, Green Jungle Ecological Art Jewellery, Young Designs’ Exhibition. 2001 Honorable mention, Earth Environment Si Chuan International, Calligraphy, Painting & Photography Competition.

“435-1”. 2015. Earing. Porcelain, silver, resin, crystal. Photo: Deborah Tseng 23

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“White”. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, silver. Photo: Deborah Tseng 24

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whiteâ&#x20AC;?. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, silver. Photo: Deborah Tseng 25

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“Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover”. 2013. Necklace. Porcelain, p 26

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plaster, leather. Porcelain slip casting Photo: Deborah Tseng 27

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“Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover”. 2012. Necklace. Porcelain, plaster, leather. Porcelain slip casting Photo: Deborah Tseng 28

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“Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover”. 2012. Necklace. Porcelain, plaster, leather. Porcelain slip casting Photo: Deborah Tseng 29

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“435”. 2015. Object. Porcelain, silver, resin. Photo: Deborah Tseng 30

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Halfâ&#x20AC;?. 2014. Brooch. Porcelain, silver, stainless steel. Porcelain slip casting Photo: Deborah Tseng 31

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“The Space”. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-s

“The Space”. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh 32

“The Space”. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-s

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Wen-Miao Yeh Artist Statement “Space is three-dimensional and the most important thing in my work. Human beings are visual, live in three-dimensional space and create objects from what they see in daily life. The relationship between human beings’ emotion and living space is of the most importance that I take into account in my work. Fog, swing, and indefinite are my inspiration for the new collection. I try to remember the precious moment of London and myself. Some memories are like the winter mist in London with late night neon light. I was attempting to see clearly on the street and thought that I can recognize my way, however, do I really can even when the fog dissipated? Space is not only space but is also sentimentally attached to ourselves”. Other relevant information: Wen-Miao YEH’s work is inspired by the relationship of daily space and personal memories. She attempts to keep the unforgettable times and interprets these stories into her jewellery by silk-screen printing. Wen Miao finished her MA degree from Birmingham School of Jewellery in 2012 and was selected in SCHMUCK on 2013 and 2014, also obtained the Grand Prix of 2013 ITAMI contemporary jewellery exhibition. She is presently developing her career as an independent contemporary jeweller.

screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh

“The Space”. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh 33

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“The Space”. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh

“The Space-Londonian petite hug”. 2015. Earrings. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Spaceâ&#x20AC;?. 2015. Brooch. Plastic, brass, paint, stainless steel. Silk-screen printing. Photo: Wen-Miao Yeh 35

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Ying-Hsiu Chen Artist Statement: “Having been raised near the sea, I have always been familiar with the ocean and visited the beach very often. Living near the sea since childhood has taught me to learn from nature, which is one of the sources of my inspiration. By observing natural objects, I can obtain a thorough understanding of the spirits they embody and integrate those characteristics into my art. A new style of jewelry ornamentation has been developed through microscopic sculpture. With my background and aesthetic experiences, as well as my personal traits, I use local materials to portray the contour of a scene and the image inside my heart, thus recreating nature while getting back to nature. Through my art, I have found a harbor for my soul. When I can represent the scene in my mind by using my hands, I seem to be able to smell the seawater and feel at ease. Through years of observation and creation, the melody and rhythm deep in my mind are expressed and released, and the materials of daily life can also be kept alive. This also demonstrates my perception of the spaces and environments around me”.

“Sketch Series-Seashell”. 2012. Rings. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Kuen-Lung, Tsai 36

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Other relevant information: ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Ying-Hsiu, CHEN completed her Bachelor and Master degree in Taiwan. She was selected in SCHMUCK on 2013, selected in The 7th Cheongju International Craft Competition, also obtained the 2nd Best Overall Award of 2013 ITAMI contemporary jewellery exhibition. She was born in Penghu, a small island Southwest of Taiwan. In the process of growing up, the beach is her most frequently visited spot as she was raised in an environment surrounded by the sea. She imagination came from Mother Nature. Education: 2009-2012 Tainan National University of the Arts, Matelsmithing and Jewelry, Master of Applied Art (MFA), Taiwan. Selected or Award: 2013 Itami International Contemporary Jewellry Exhibition. 2nd Best Overall Award, Japan. 2013 National Metal Crafts Competition, New Taipei City Jewelry Section - Silver Award, Taiwan. 2013 Schmuck 2013. Selected, Munich. 2011 The 7th Cheongju International Craft Competition. Selected, Korea. 2011 The Third National Metal Crafts Competition. Jewelry Section Copper Prize, Taiwan. 2011 The Third National Metal Crafts Competition. Object Section Selected, Taiwan.

Palais, France. 2014 AIVA Contemporary 2014. International Exhibition of Contemporary Jewellery, Star Space, Shanghai, China. 2013 Taiwanese Contemporary Jewellery towards the Future. Joint Exhibition for Selected Taiwanese Submissions in International Craft Competitions 2013. National Taiwan Museum, Taipei, Taiwan. 2014 “Ni Hao!”. 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan. Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. Nepo Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan. 2013 ITAMI International Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition 2013. The Museum of Arts & Crafts ITAMI, Itami, Japan. 2013 Beijing International Jewellery Exhibition “JEWELLERY. IDENTITY”. China Millennium Monument, Beijing, China. 2013 National Metal Crafts Competition, New Taipei City. Metalsmithing & Jewelry Exhibition, Gold Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan. 2013 “Treasures from Taiwan”. Online Exhibition. Crafthause, USA. 2013 Art Fair Tokyo 2013. Contemporary Jewellry Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan. 2013 Schmuck. Neue Messe, Munich, Germany. 2013 “Aspects of Daily Lives”. Contemporary Metal Tour Exhibition, Itami, Tokyo, Osaka, Japan. 2012 “Microcosmic Observation. Daily Life”. Ying-Hsiu Chen Metal & Jewellery Exhibition, Tainan National University of the Arts, Tainan, Taiwan. 2011 The Third National Metal Crafts Competition. Metalsmithing & Jewelry Exhibition, Gold Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan. 2011 “Proximity to Everyday Life”. Cotemporary Metalsmithing and Jewelry Z bookstore. 107 Gallery, Taichung, Taiwan. 2011 The 7th Cheongju International Craft Competition. Crafts Exhibition, Korea.

Group Exhibition: 2015 “Love is Metalsmithing and Jewelry Exhibition”, PIN sstudio, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 2015 SIERAAD Art Fair, international jewellery design fair. Netherlands, Amsterdam.. 2015 “Pearls on the Crown”. Exhibition of Taiwan in International Craft Competitions. Craft Exhibition Hall,Nantou,Taiwan. 2015 “Recreating Nature”. Ying-Hsiu Chen Contemporary Jewellery Solo Exhibition, PIN sstudio, Kaohsiung,Taiwan. 2015 “Inner Crease. Upstairs at the Napier”. Radiant Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia. 2015 “Moving Toward Light”. Tacit Contemporary Art Gallery, Radiant Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia. 2015 “White horse in a greed meadow”. Putti Gallery,Latvia, Riga. 2015 “Perfect Mutations”. Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Sydney, Australia. 2015 “C’est Ne Pas Une Brooch”. SNAG, Boston,USA. 2015 Creative Expo Taiwan (CET). Taipei, Taiwan. 2015 “Bubble Land”. 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan. Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. PIN studio , Kaohsiung, Taiwan. EleniMarneri Gallery, Athens, Greece. 2015 “Let your hair down”. Gaffa Gallery, Australia, Sydney. 2014 SHIATZY CHEN | PARIS FASHION WEEK 2015 SPRING/SUMMER. Grand Palais, France. 2014 2014 SWAROVSKI World Jewelry Facets. Shanghai, China. “Sketch Series-Sea Anemone and Soft Coral”. 2012. Brooch. Craft clay, Rhodium plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sketch Series-Seashellâ&#x20AC;?. 2012. Ring. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen 38

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sketch Series-Seashellâ&#x20AC;?. 2012. Ring. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen 39

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“Sketch Series-Sea Anemone and Soft Coral”. 2012. Brooch. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen

“Sketch Series-Sea Urchin”. 2012. Necklace. Craft clay, fiber. Automatism. Photo: Kuen-Lung, Tsai

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“Sketch Series – Scenery in My Mind”. 2015. Brooch. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen 41

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“Sketch Series – Scenery in My Mind”. 2015. Brooch. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen 42

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“Sketch Series – Scenery in My Mind”. 2015. Brooch. Craft clay, 18K plated brass, fiber. Automatism, hand fabricated, soldering. Photo: Ying-Hsiu, Chen 43

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaleido 03: Mustardâ&#x20AC;?. 2014. Bangle. Polyester felt, polyester, mixed media. Lasercut, embroidery, hand-stitching, fabrication, paper-folding, fabric-bonding. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 44

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Artist Statement: “In my art, to gaze in dazzle at detail in second - I worship and remind of the beauty and rhythms of the kaleidoscopic life. I am a Europe based Taiwanese emerging jewellery artist, works with textile, metal and mixed media. My work is process-based and structurally complex. I practice paper cutting/ folding where the ideas of 3D structures originate. Due to the designed structure, it offers diversification of wearing. I focus on the notion of Origami and paper art, architectural structures, interaction and seduction of pattern; the original pleasure captured by the structure of organisms inherent in nature. I do not set out to be a fashion or jewellery artist but as my portfolio developed and I became interested in both elements and aesthetics. My work comprises the medium of polyester felt, nature fiber, synthetic fabric, silk, metal and mixed media. The techniques include Origami, paper cutting, laser cutting, hand painting, dyeing, digital printing, transferring and fabricating. With the presentation of the colour, pattern and structure, may my works bring fun and fantasy to the audience”. Other relevant information Education: 2009/2010 Master degree, Jewellery Silversmithing and Related Products in Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, UK. 2000/2004 Bachelor degree, Graphic Design in Ming Chuan University, Taiwan.

Yu-Ping_Lin Kaleidoscope: A World of Color, R|R Gallery, New York, US. 2015 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition, The Museum of Arts & Crafts ITAMI, Japan. “Empreintes”. The Permanent 2015, Alliages, Lille, France. Schmuck 2015. “Bubble Land”, Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. SIERAAD, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2014 “EXPLORING TEXTILE JEWELLERY”. Bini Gallery, Melbourne, Australia. JOYA, Barcelona, Spain. Schmuck2014. “Ni Hao!”. 10 Contemporary Jewellery Artists from Taiwan, Gallery Kobeia, Munich, Germany. Muscat International Art festival, Muscat, Oman. 2013 Craftsense, Bilston Craft Gallery, West Midlands, UK. Fascino tessile, Verona, Italy. Exhibition of Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards, Goldsmiths’ Hall. London, UK. 2012 The British Museum. The Grenville Shop, London, UK. American Craft Today. The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts, US SIERAAD, Amsterdam, Netherlands. “Made London”. Marylebone, London, UK. “Glisten”. RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, UK. Text-Isles and Shetland Wool Week, Shetland, UK. “Color is More”. iii Galllery, Brussels, Belgium. “Flourish”. Kath Libbert Jewellery Galllery, Satraire, UK. Exhibition of Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London, UK.

Awards & Honours: 2015 Selected, ITAMI International Jewellery Competition, The Museum of Arts & Crafts ITAMI, Japan. 2012 Winner, the Best Fashion Accessory Award at British Craft Trade Fair, UK. 2011 Gold Prize of Gallery Jewellery Catagory, Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards, UK. 2011 Council Special Award, Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards, UK. 2010/2011 Selected & Sponsored by Birmingham City Council Jewellery Business Scheme, Design Space, UK. Recent Exhibitions: 2016 “Bubble Land”, Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h, Montreal, Canada. 2015/2016 “Intrinsic”. UK textile jewellery tour exhibition: Cardiff, Plymouth, Leeds, Folkestone, Portsmouth. “Pearls on the Crown”. Exhibition of Taiwan Talents in International Competition, National Craft centre, Taiwan.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inherence in Nature: Coral Reefâ&#x20AC;?. 2010. Brooch. Synthetic fabric, mixed media. Lasercut, fabrication, paper-folding, painting, hand-stitching. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 46

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaleido collectionâ&#x20AC;?. 2015/6. Brooch, neckpiece, bangle. Polyester felt, polyester, silk, cotton, mixed media, PVC, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, embroidery, hand-stitching, fabrication, paper-folding, fabric-bonding. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Journey of Dazzle 01â&#x20AC;?. 2014. Brooch. Nylon, mixed media, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, fabrication, paper folding, digital printing, painting, hand-stitching. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 48

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Journey of Dazzle 06â&#x20AC;?. 2014. Brooch. Nylon, mixed media, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, fabrication, paper-folding, digital printing, painting, hand-stitching. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 49

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“Kaleido 09: Passionfruit (picture of both sides)”. 2015. Brooch. Polyester felt, polyester, mixed media, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, embroidery, hand-stitching, fabrication, paper-folding, fabric-bonding. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin

“The Journey of Dazzle 10”. 2016. Brooch. Nylon, mixed media, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, fabrication, paper-folding, digital. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 50

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Journey of Dazzle 02â&#x20AC;?. 2014. Brooch. Nylon, mixed media, stainless steel wire. Lasercut, fabrication, paper folding, digital printing, painting, hand-stitching. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 51

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The diversification of the work “The Journey of Dazzle 06”. The work can show eight different appearances. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 52

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The diversification of the work “The Journey of Dazzle 02”. The work can show eight different appearances. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 53

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inherence in Nature: Bloomâ&#x20AC;?. 2010. Body sculpture. Synthetic fabric, mixed media. Lasercut, fabrication, paper-folding, digital printing, painting, hand-stitching. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 54

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaleido 25: Queen of Floraâ&#x20AC;?. 2013. Object. Polyester felt, polyester, mixed media. Lasercut, embroidery, hand-stitching, fabrication, paper-folding, fabric-bonding. Photo: Yu-Ping Lin 55

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“Transient space”. 2015. Brooch. Building material reused, nickel silver, stainless steel components. Soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao 56

“Transient space”. 2016. Brooch. Buildi Photo: Yung-huei Chao

ing material reused, stainless steel wire. Soldering.

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Yung-huei Chao Artist Statement: “Jewellery is the building block put on to the surface of the body, and so are the constructional elements on housings and architectures. We create space within the compact city lives and frame ourselves into a secure and comfort environment. I try to capture these actions being neglected for the ordinary. Magnifying and mimicking in wearable dimension”.

“Transient space”. 2016. Brooch. Building material reused, stainless steel wire. Soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao 57

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“Rooftop series”. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, nickel silver, stainless steel components. Image transfer, soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao

“Rooftop series”. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, nickel silver, stainless steel com

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“Rooftop series”. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, nickel silver, stainless steel components. Image transfer, soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao

mponents. Image transfer, soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao

“Rooftop series”. 2015. Brooch. Aluminium, nickel silver, stainless steel components. Image transfer, soldering. Photo: Yung-huei Chao

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“In Flux. B05”. 2014. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, white gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu

“In Flux. B24”. 2014. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, white gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 60

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Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu Artist Statement: “Creations of my own have always been encompassed by elements of time”. “[In Flux collection] Science usually gives a rational impression, and may only surprise people but may be difficult to evoke one’s emotions. My wearing art is inspired by the Asia aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi to taste soothing. I explore magnetism to embody invisible movement and solidify its ephemeral moment in a static work, that people can directly experience and interpret with their senses. [Handwriting collection] My latest work is perceptively historical, stories of “bubble land”. Words, not only ways of communication but also vessels of cultural identities, It is ever changing, ever evolving, ever deceasing and rejuvenating as a living organism. It is also dynamic, occasionally to be kept reticent and hidden. Perhaps it is for its vulnerability that it’s sublimity is made apparent. And for that it is eager to be uncovered and perceived. Like fading silhouettes, it has never been so vivid in its existence”. “In Flux. B22”. 2014. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, white gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu

“In Flux. B08”. 2014. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, white gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 61

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“Home is nowhere”. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, 20K gold plated. Calligraphy, glazing. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu

“Paragraphia_N02”. 2015. Necklace. Porcelain, 20K gold pl 62

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home is nowhereâ&#x20AC;?. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, 20K gold plated. Calligraphy, glazing. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu

lated. Calligraphy, glazing. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 63

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“In Flux. B17”. 2015. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, black gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 64

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Flux. B15â&#x20AC;?. 2015. Brooch. Iron powder, soft epoxy resin, black gold plated, stainless steel wire. Magnetism, forging. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 65

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“In Its Own Write_B05”. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, 20K gold plated. Calligraphy, glazing. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 66

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Its Own Write_B04â&#x20AC;?. 2015. Brooch. Porcelain, 20K gold plated. Calligraphy, glazing. Photo: Zita Ying-Hsun Hsu 67

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