Jewellery & Metal (MA)
Chuanyu Qi
Chuanyu Qi is a Chinese artist based in China. She studied in the Metal Arts, Department of Arts and Crafts at Tsinghua University, specializing in traditional Chinese and asian jewellery and silversmithing techhniques. This has given her a fundamental understanding of making and provided a window through which to view the contemporary jewellery world. During her BA studies, Chuanyu participated in the partnership program, a collaboration between Bejing Shunze Gold Company and Tsinghua University. Three of her projects were selected and produced as a result. Her work Untitled Vase was selected and exhibited in the 6th Students’ Excellent Work Exhibition of Academy of Arts&Design, held by Tsinghua University in 2016. After graduating, Chuanyu worked as co-designer with fashion studios and lead designer in accessory department of Nayoung, Younie (Beijing) Trading Company Limited, China.
For many, their 20s may be the best time in their lives but it can also be a time of great confusion. During these years knowledge and experience is built up and young people search for a clear aim or direction for the future. At the same time, awareness of the absurdity of life and the unknowable nature of the future leads to anxiety, especially in the circumstances of this pandemic.
Sisyphean 20s — Endless pursuit
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No.1 — Object/necklace/brooch Material: patinated brass mesh Size:40×45×35mm
No.2 — Object/necklace/brooch Material: brass mesh Size:40×35×25mm
No.3 — Object/necklace/brooch Material: patinated brass mesh Size:40×40×31mm
No.4 — Object/necklace/brooch Material: patinated brass mesh Size:42×38×25mm
No.5 — Brooch Material: brass mesh, brass rod, stainless steel pin. Size: 37×40×43mm
Sisyphean 20s — Absurdity is the confirmation of its limitations by sober reason. The French philosopher Camus's words summarize the conceptual result of this project’s exploration. Life is "knowingly useless and still full of passion."
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Medium:
Brass mesh, brass rod, stainless steel pin, string for necklaceSize:
Various sizes
Where am I?
Mind state
On occasion
Live with it.
Break it!
Hand mirror
In the first year at the RCA, I was very interested in reflections and illusions, after my researches, I found out the most fundamental reason of why am I so attracted by these is that I felt confused and lost about the present stage of my life and the existence of my own. This is the starting point of my graduation project.