THE FABRIC RING
The Fabric Ring evokes the photograph of a Chinese model in French haute couture. It reads as universal high fashion, with its rich variety of textures and hi-fi metals in the colours of blue velvet and pink chiffon.
THE CONVERSATION EARRINGS
The relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity nurtures the Conversation Earrings’ multidimensional dialogue: A conversation between innovation and tradition.
Designed through virtual reality technology, the Conversation Earrings derive beauty from a harmonious blend of symmetry and asymmetry.
To maximise lightness, traditional materials and techniques, such as the hand-carving of fine sandalwood, are used in combination with titanium.
THE REN EARRINGS
The Ren Earrings explore Chinese philosophy’s notions of humanity and its sublimation. On the left side, the earring is structured after the Chinese character “⼈人”, which means being human. On the right, it’s based on the reverse character, “⼊入”, which can be interpreted as ‘elevated being’. (Representing harmony between humanity and universe, the “⼈人” and “⼊入” symbols were also depicted in alien crop circles).
THE CHIMERA EARRINGS
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s painting ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’, the Chimera Earrings symbolise modern times unity through a 21st century analogy to Bosch’s chimera creatures.
Blending ancient techniques, such as master jade carving, with the modern use of titanium, the Chimera Earrings resurface and update methods honed over centuries.
The colour palette, built around a mosaic of gemstones, is informed by the hues of DunHuang, a city of fundamental importance to the Silk Road.
THE SYSTEMATIC SONATA RING
Conceived after the harmonic layout of a sonata, the Systematic Sonata Ring is designed partially using artificial intelligence, partially through the human selection of repeated patterns.
Philip K Dick’s novel, ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’, brings to surface sci-fi concepts that offset centuries-old representations of romance and beauty.
Baroque ornaments, deconstructed with VR, come to life in metal plated with dynastic Chinese porcelain colours. The hand-carved sandalwood’s polished, white surface balances the electric hues of metals and gems. Together, they become one.
THE SEASHELL EARRINGS
Inspired by Guildfordia triumphans shells, the Seashell Earrings represent the beauty of the Fibonacci sequence in natural structures.
The mathematical forms present in all seashells feature a symphonic layout; it is this unique makeup that combines Mother Nature’s unruly, organic shapes with decidedly rational parameters of beauty.
The asymmetrical design always present in seashells is what informs and articulates the Seashell Earrings’ seductive rotational movements.