Virtual Jewelry Design
Taiwan endemic species
Hung-Yu Chen
Introduction
Virtuality reshapes society's functioning. Shifting from physical to virtual currencies, culminating in full virtualization. Metalcraft coins revive the body-object link. Proposing the exchange of handmade coins for virtual goods, enabling audiences to navigate between the virtual and real.
Inspiration
Taiwan's natural environment is teeming with unique biodiversity, including many endemic species of animals. This virtual jewelry collection is inspired by Taiwan's endemic animals, blending their forms and colors to showcase their characteristics. These pieces not only display the beauty of these animals but also highlight Taiwan's natural treasures.
Inspired by the elegance of the Syrmaticus mikado bird's azure feathers. This jewelry collection embodies the essence of beauty and grace. Its intricate and elegant lines, along with vibrant colors, symbolized the freedom and lightness of birds.
Azure Wing
Syrmaticus mikado
Passionate Butterfly
Inspired by the lively nature of the Agehana maraho butterfly, this jewelry collection is brimming with passion and vitality. Through exquisite craftsmanship and a vibrant color palette, it captures the beauty and dreaminess of the butterfly.
Agehana maraho
Sunset Coral
Inspired by the unique appearance and ecological environment of Polycyathus chaishanensis coral, this jewelry collection incorporates its mysterious beauty. Through elaborate carving craftsmanship and multi-layered design, it showcases the vitality and intricate beauty of the coral. Just like the enchanting sight of the sunset in an underwater coral forest.
Polycyathus chaishanensis
Cherry Blossom
Inspired by the purity and natural beauty of the Formosan Cherry Blossom, we have created a jewelry collection in white and light green. Infusing the elegance and purity of the cherry blossoms into our creations, these jewelry pieces capture the scene of cherry blossoms in full bloom on Mount Kirisha, bringing the treasure of natural beauty to people's lives.
Prunus taiwaniana Hayata
Amber Gaze
Inspired by the leopard cat's mystery and agility. This jewelry collection showcases the intricate patterns of the leopard cat, portraying a sense of wilderness and strength akin to the amber hue. Each piece of jewelry captures the glimmering gaze of the leopard cat in the sunlight, radiating a mysterious and captivating charm.
Leopard cat
Golden Blue Feathers
Inspired by the unique charm of the Yellow Tit, incorporating its golden and blue feathers into the designs. We are dedicated to capturing the elegance and vibrancy of the Yellow Tit in its natural habitat, showcasing the beauty of this precious creature through the use of top-quality topaz and sapphire gemstones.
Machlolophus holsti
Purple Poem
Taking inspiration from the unique beauty of the Cirsium tatakaense and incorporates the deep purple hues of its flowers and their elegance into each design. We aim to capture the mystery of this rare plant and the poetry of its purple blossoms, creating a jewelry collection filled with poetic and mystical qualities through exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality purple gemstones.
Cirsium tatakaense
Leafy Sonata
The design inspiration for this jewelry collection comes from the leaves of the Anoectochilus roxburghii, with their unique beauty and lush greenery. We aim to capture the natural beauty of this rare plant and transform it into jewelry pieces. These jewelry pieces are like a leafy sonata, allowing people to appreciate the harmony of nature and the vitality of leaves.
Anoectochilus roxburghii
Verde Fantasy
Inspired by the habitat of Zhangixalus moltrechti and their unique emerald green skin. We aim to incorporate the natural beauty of frogs and the magic of emerald green into the designs. These jewelry pieces are like an emerald fantasy, taking people into the magical world of nature.
Zhangixalus moltrechti
Blossom Fairy
Dendrobium catenatum
Inspired by the habitat of Zhangixalus moltrechti and their unique emerald green skin. We aim to incorporate the natural beauty of frogs and the magic of emerald green into the designs. These jewelry pieces are like an emerald fantasy, taking people into the magical world of nature.
Virtual Jewelry Design ARS 2023
