Caiyang Yin

Bio

Caiyang Yin, also known as Curtis Yin, is a contemporary jewellery artist based in Glasgow, UK, and a PhD researcher at The Glasgow School of Art. Working primarily through chasing and repoussé, his practice combines traditional craftsmanship with sculptural forms and contemporary methods. His work explores digital culture, social behaviour and emotional states, treating jewellery as a medium for critical reflection rather than solely as decoration.

Statement

I was trained to make realistic drawings since I was a child, and do this when necessary to help me clearly define a figure I wish to work on in silver. Caiyang taught himself digital sculpting during COVID, which allows him to keep a dynamic visual reference of his sculpture as he makes it, particularly for more complex, high-relief pieces. His work often depicts figures and faces, set against void backgrounds which emphasise the silhouettes, features and expressions.

I view contemporary jewellery as a material manifestation of people's emotions and attitudes. As such, I want it to provoke thoughts, evoke emotions, and in some cases, cause necessary discomfort.

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