Yajie Hu
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Published: 13.06.2025
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Yajie Hu is a jewellery artist from China, currently based in the UK, where she is pursuing a PhD. She completed a BA in Art and Design at Anhui Normal University and an MA in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products at Birmingham City University. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at TALENTE 2018 in Munich, New York Jewelry Week, and Florence Jewellery Week. She has received several international awards, including the Preziosa Young competition in Florence, the Porto Joia Award at Collectiva Meeting in Porto, and was a finalist in the 10th edition of the Arte y Joya International Award in Barcelona. Her work is featured in “Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Design” by Bifei Cao.Statement
As an individual, I am naturally drawn to colour and texture, as well as to art as a tangible, wearable object. I explore the colours, textures, and shapes of natural forms such as animals and plants, which have inspired the development of my jewellery collections. I used to work primarily with acrylic paint, as it allowed me to express my ideas better. Working with acrylic paint gave me direct contact with colour, enabling me to explore not only its visual qualities but also its potential as a material in itself. However, my current practice has shifted, as I have become more aware of the environmental impact of materials like plastics. This awareness has motivated me to rethink my approach and seek out materials that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and creatively reusable. I am currently working with recycled paper and corn flour. This process not only reduces waste but also explores the creative potential of discarded materials, challenging conventional ideas of value and permanence in adornment. I aim for my designs to be worn on the body, but also to be appreciated as art objects.CV 
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