Wen-An Liu Portfolio
2015
CONTENTS 02 RESUME ─ METAL OBJECTS 04 Picky 06 Prop up 08 Lighter 10 Read 12 Between 13 Without 14 Clue 16 Grab ─ PORCELAIN OBJECTS 22 Evidence 24 Splash! 26 Glisten in Canyon #1 28 Glisten in Canyon #2 ─ GRADUATION PROJECT 32 Fission 40 Fission 2
RESUME
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Wen- An Liu 1991 born in Taipei/ Taiwan wenanl09@gmail.com
Education 2011- 2015 National Hsinchu University of Education- Bachelor of Arts and Design Work Experience Jul- Nov 2013 Grass Hill Jewellery - Work placement and lecturer's assistant Awards 2015 2015 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition - Selected work 2015 2015 Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition - the Finalist in the Jewelry category 2014 New Traditional Jewellery 2014 - nominee for 'controntations' in Netherlands 2014 National Hsinchu University of Education - Outstanding academic performance 2014 Chuying Jewellery Design Award - Best Deduction Prize 2013 National Hsinchu University of Education - Freshman Art Award Exhibitions 2015 2015 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition - The Museum of Arts and Crafts‧ITAMI 2015 2015 Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition Result Exhibition - Gold Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2014 New Traditional Jewellery - 'confrontations' at Museum Arnhem 2014 New Traditional Jewellery - 'confrontations' at Sieraad Art Fair 2014 Chuying Jewellery Design Award 2014 The Petit Party - Group Exhibition 2013 National Hsinchu University of Education - Freshman Art Exhibition First Taiwan International Hakka Culture & Art Festial - Hakka Appearance and Hakka Landscape 2012 Taipei Original Festival - NHCUE Art Market, Songshan Cultural & Creative Park
METAL OBJECTS
With this slotted spoon, I can enjoy my crispy cereal before it lose its crunchy texture in milk. Besides, I can pick out the stuff which I don't like with the fork.
Picky Forging cutlery copper plated silver 4x 20x 1.5cm 2013
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Picky Forging cutlery copper plated silver 4x 20x 1.5cm 2013
METAL OBJECTS
Prop up Forging vessel brass, copper 15x 18x 9.5cm 2014
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Though the loop is tiny, it can prop up the quite heavy forging cup. As family always support each other to deal with difficulties.
Prop up Forging vessel brass, copper 15x 18x 9.5cm 2014
METAL OBJECTS
This portable light can be placed on a table, or even hanged on a wall, which is quite convenient for any family members. After bedtime reading, you can put it on the shelves with your books, and get ready for your sweet dream.
Lighter Illumination brass, anodized aluminium, LED 13x 22x 1.2cm 2014
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Lighter Illumination brass, anodized aluminium, LED 13x 22x 1.2cm 2014
METAL OBJECTS
Without smart phones and pads, what else can people do in daily life? Grab a book, open it, and enjoy the elegant words in papers not in a screen.
Read Brooch polymer clay, brass 4.2x 6x 0.7cm 2014
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Read Brooch polymer clay, brass 4.2x 6x 0.7cm 2014
METAL OBJECTS
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Drops dangle in the loop which symbolizes ones emotion is running high.
Between Necklace brass, silver 12.5x 12.5x 1cm 2014
METAL OBJECTS
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Without all those rules and norms, what else can be able to touch the bottom of your heart? Eliminating the surplus decorations and gems experiences the object itself purely. Without Ring, Bangle, Pendant porcelain, brass, copper 4x 4x 3cm/ 6x 6x 2.3cm/ 3x 4x 1.2cm 2013
Through threads and records of time, you can feel my sentiments.
Clue Brooch silver, enamel 3x 3.8x 0.7cm 2014
METAL OBJECTS
Grab Ring wool, water, copper 2014
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METAL OBJECTS
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The state of water determines on the variance of temperature. When the wool is soaking in the liquid, its fiber seems to be fulfilled with plenty of energy; however, as the ice cube melts, the wool fiber within would bec om e ut t er ly lif eles s . As if we should make an effort to protect what we really care of, while facing various situation in daily life.
Grab Ring: 4x 3x 1cm/ Ice cube box: 4.5x 4.7x 2.5cm wool, water, copper 2014
nominee for New Traditional Jewellery 2014 'confrontations' in Netherlands
METAL OBJECTS
Grab Ring wool, water, copper 2014
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PORCELAIN OBJECTS
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Whatever you did, whenever you came, whoever you were, evidence left.
Evidence Objects porcelain, sawdust 10x 10x 1cm 14.5x 14.5x 1cm 15x 15x 1cm 2014
PORCELAIN OBJECTS
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I just poured out my feelings.
Splash! Bottle porcelain, matte glaze 5.6x 8.3x 2.7cm 2014
PORCELAIN OBJECTS
Glisten in Canyon #1 Objects porcelain, glaze 3.5x 5x 2.8 cm 2014
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PORCELAIN OBJECTS
Glisten in Canyon #2 Object porcelain 8x 13x 3.2cm 2014
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Glisten in Canyon #2 Object porcelain 7.5x 12x 4cm 2014
PORCELAIN OBJECTS
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Glisten in Canyon #2 Bangle porcelain, CoO 8x 11x 1.2cm 2014
GRADUATION PROJECT
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GRADUATION PROJECT
In the journey of life span, the limited condition of time makes life meaningful. Either happiness or sadness, every moment, which create the difference between each other, enriches the essence of life of all living beings. The connection, an irreplaceable element, between each other plays a significant and influential role in one’s development in their life time. If one fails to interact with other, chances for him or her to feel isolated and negative might a lot higher than their counterparts who are willing to be equipped with well interaction with their classmates, colleagues and, of course, their beloved relatives. Meanwhile, this individual might suffer heavy injured in mental section or even in physical field. We should beware of that all the relationship connected each of us is of crucial importance. I reckon that as the awareness of significance of relationship increases,
quality life comes. Not only one’s health condition might improve and enhance, but the whole society might fulfil with love. Improving the relationship of wearers has always been the primary reason, which is the core of both Fission and Fission 2. The former represents each stage of connection, from strangers to become friends and even soul mates, while the latter renders the vision of combination of emotion and interaction in an extreme way. Through the mixture of porcelain and paper, the delicate of affectionate of interaction seems to become more vivid and impressive. While viewers attracts by the details on it, which reminds them to rethink about the beauty of relationship surrounded them.
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GRADUATION PROJECT
Fission Brooches porcelain, paper, sliver, stainless steel
2014
The Finalist in the Jewelry category of 2015 Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition
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GRADUATION PROJECT
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Fission Brooch porcelain, paper, sliver, stainless steel 5.5x 5x 2.5cm 2014
GRADUATION PROJECT
As the episode of affectionate i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n e a c h o t h e r, delicate but unique.
Fission 2 Brooches porcelain, paper, sliver, stainless steel 2015
selected by 2015 ITAMI International Jewellery Exhibition
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GRADUATION PROJECT
Fission 2 - 1 Brooch porcelain, paper, sliver, stainless steel 10x 3.5x 2cm 2015
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