12. 'Shine & Shadow' AR/Practical Collection

For this collection, I have explored the relationship between body and space through the idea of shadows. Especially be focusing on the process of revealing through shadow. Although Shadow was defined negatively in common, I positioned to transfer the positive aspects of shadow as shapes inspired by the calligraphy or hand-written notice board to wearable physical and digital jewellery pieces. Shadow acts like a lurking friend, a hidden ego, or an invisible persona. All five designs were made and produced based on wellbeing and cheerful elements, I hope customers will be able to communicate with the visible shadows and step out of the safety zones.

In order to build up a straight connection with light, I combined different types of luminous materials like light-sensitive beads, light-activated pigment, and thermo-chromic paints along with Crystal beads, 99% fineness Silver Leaf. Normally luminescent materials, the ‘activator’ is Sun light, UV light or heat. The chosen colour tone is blue to purple, to form a peaceful and magical atmosphere. Designs were focused on ways to convey warm-hearted messages like ‘Show yourself’, ‘Sooner or later’, ‘Surprise’, ‘Face yourself’ and ‘Plz smile’. These cheerful messages were inspired by notice boards, lyrics, and decorations on walls. Music always supports me in designing due to the rhythms and background stories. The power of language was one of my focusing point. Instead of creating abstract designs that may confuse customers, I aimed to make designs about confidence, happiness, which can build connections between cold jewellery items and the human mind. I believe the human body is the best ‘Display figure’. We need narrative jewellery to shine upon the daily look.