Thai Contemporary Jewelry. A Dynamic Glance from Past, Present, and Future at the Puyuan International Contemporary Jewellery Art and Design Biennial

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Artist list

Anothai Nitibhon &Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music., Saranya Saisiri) Apisek Studio’s collaboration with Benjaklai Ceramics (Apisek Narinchairangsi, Apinya Boonprakob, Flow jewelry(Valaipan Sivaram), Lamtharn Hantrakul, Chofa Hongsittichaikul, Aya Ito, Jiandyin (Jiradej Meemalai and Pornpilai Meemalai, Joy Jewel House, Anusak Kaewkrajang, Yongyut Makun, Pornpilai Meemalai, Taweesak Molsawat, Nutre Jeweller (Nutre Arayavanish (Chenyavanij)), Supot Suwansingha) Saprang Jewelry (Sirikarn Jiratpasakornkul, Nattapol Sinprasert Sinpinta, Sukanya Somsawas, Rudee Tancharoen, Thancheeva, Trimode Accessories(Pirada Senivongse na Ayudhya), Yangyi

SHIFT THE STRAIN
Thai Contemporary Jewelry: Dynamic Perspectives from Past, Present, and Future

This exhibition serves as a still-life time-lab, tracing the evolution of Thai jewelry from philosophical roots to contemporary artistic expressions. It connects the dots between cultural interpretations of craft and innovation, showing how these creative works embrace, reflect, and shift within a global context.

The exhibition explores how traditional Thai jewelry has been inherited, reinterpreted, and transformed within the framework of contemporary jewelry art. It presents a cultural dialogue through the works of intellectually driven jewelry artists and designers, each representing a distinct phase in the evolution and vivid metaphors of Thai contemporary jewelry.

Curator: Veerawat Sirivesmas 
Co-curator: Pirada Senivongse na Ayudhya


Executive Committee: 
Biennale President: Chen Xianghong
Supervising Producer: Chen Yu
Chief Curator: Chen Youtong
Executive Producer: Yao Jie
Academic Director: Sun Jie
Art Director: Cao Xingyun
Project Director: Shi Chong, Liu Yunling, Shi Qi

Host Organization: 
Puyuan Fashion Resort

Organization Institutes: 
- Dingdu Cultural Foundation
- JCC International Contemporary Center
- TRIPLE PARADE


About Puyuan Fashion Resort

Puyuan Fashion Resort is the “twin ancient town” to Wuzhen, created by the same visionary planning and design team. While Wuzhen celebrates culture, Puyuan embraces fashion. The two sit side by side, complementing each other in theme, sharing resources yet thriving independently.

As China’s largest wool sweater market and knitwear hub, Puyuan Fashion Resort redefines fashion beyond clothing, curating a lifestyle of quality and aesthetics. It is designed as a dynamic ecosystem where design, showcase, trade, retail, and experience come together—making it not only a fashion industry cluster but also a high-end travel destination.

Drawing from the waterways and landscapes of Jiangnan, the town blends Tang and Song architectural influences with an imposing grandeur that sets it apart from traditional ancient towns. True to its identity as “China’s Fashion Ancient Town,” Puyuan is constantly innovating and breaking boundaries.

Since its grand opening in 2023, Puyuan Fashion Resort has become a stage for trend-setting events: the Douyin Creators Conference, GQ Men of the Year Gala, Puyuan Fashion Week, Figaro Music Party, Asia Wedding Style 2024, and the China showcase of New York Fashion Week · New Discoveries. It has also been featured in hit shows such as Everybody Stand By, Go Fighting!, Cats in the Box, and The Legend of Shen Li.

With every collaboration and cultural crossover, Puyuan Fashion Resort is accelerating its growth, proving itself as a bold fusion of tradition and fashion—and a new landmark on the global style map.