The origin of my design ideas started with my fascination about oil paintings. In particular, I like the thickness and colour of the brush strokes which cover canvas. My aim is to use conventional materials in unconventional ways, so I decided to explore the possibility of using paint as the main material for the creation of three dimensional, jewellery pieces. I discovered that the flexible and fast-drying acrylic paint can be used as a building or modelling material. Therefore, I generally start by experimenting with acrylic, forming layers and creating three-dimensional forms. I then gradually incorporate other materials and elements to my pieces. I like using metal and rubber to create contrast. I am curious about what would happen when combining the qualities of all those materials together, finding the inner-relationship and balance in an accomplished jewellery work.
I want the audience to see my pieces as living, organic objects while focusing on the beauty and texture of the materials. My jewellery designs are meant to be touched not only seen, challenging the viewer to experience their material qualities.
website: www.yaoyufu.com
I want the audience to see my pieces as living, organic objects while focusing on the beauty and texture of the materials. My jewellery designs are meant to be touched not only seen, challenging the viewer to experience their material qualities.
website: www.yaoyufu.com