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Untitled by Mingzi Chen

Neckpiece / Design

Published: 25.05.2017

Mingzi Chen

Neckpiece
Untitled
2017
Copper, silver, paint.
30 x 1 x 60 cm

Photo by:: Mingzi Chen

Mingzi Chen. Neckpiece: Untitled, 2017. Copper, silver, paint.. 30 x 1 x 60 cm. Photo by: Mingzi Chen.
. Origami and folding have been explored throughout the history of jewellery making. My work explores the use of origami folding and the relationship between the object and the wearer. The results are jewellery that is bouncy, interactive, playful, light and ethereal. During the making processes, I discovered that thin sheet metal can be fold into strong intricate forms not achievable in paper that paper. Jewellery with a life of it’s own.
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Origami and folding have been explored throughout the history of jewellery making. My work explores the use of origami folding and the relationship between the object and the wearer. The results are jewellery that is bouncy, interactive, playful, light and ethereal. During the making processes, I discovered that thin sheet metal can be fold into strong intricate forms not achievable in paper that paper. Jewellery with a life of it’s own.

Mingzi Chen

Neckpiece
Untitled
2017
Copper, silver, paint.
30 x 1 x 60 cm

Photo by:: Mingzi Chen

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