Yuan
Yuan, a Taiwanese artist currently studying at Central Saint Martins, specialises in Jewellery Design, and demonstrates expertise in 3-dimensional objects, jewellery, and ornaments. Her work encompasses diverse materials, techniques, and craftsmanship, showcasing her distinct perspective and style.
This series reimagines water—not as a mere liquid, but as a concept. Growing up surrounded by Ikenobo traditions, Yuan found tranquility in her neighbor’s weekly floral displays, each arrangement offering a fleeting moment of reflection. These ephemeral experiences inspired five years of dedicated Ikebana study, profoundly influencing her design perspective. Drawing inspiration from rain chains, gutters, and basins—objects that temporarily hold water—she crafts hollow, vase-like rings using wax casting and 3D printing techniques. Her designs shift the focus from mere decoration to themes of stillness, balance, and the transient nature of existence, embodying the Japanese concept of mono no aware (物の哀れ), which translates to “the pathos of things.” This concept reflects a deep sensitivity to the impermanence of life and a bittersweet appreciation for its fleeting beauty. This collection, both sculptural and functional, serves as a meditation on time, capturing the serenity found in embracing impermanence.
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