CAMEO IS AN ONGOING SERIES FEATURING CANADIAN JEWELLERY ARTISTS. HERE, THEY SHARE THEIR LATEST THOUGHTS AND INSIGHTS, AND GIVE US A PEEK INTO THEIR PRACTICE.
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Integration of contemporary craft in metal work and digital materiality.
Describe your current work/practice in one sentence.
Architecture, nature, human body
What are three things/ideas that inspire you?
What other things do you do besides your jewellery practice?
Digital art has always been one of my major focal points beside metal work.
HMCTN-02 is one of my favourite pieces I have made so far. It was derived from my thesis project during my time at OCAD U, I view the entire collection as a milestone in my jewellery and metal practice in the past two years.
What is a favourite piece that you’ve made and why?
Jinming Li
HMCTN-02 (2022)
Sterling silver, tourmaline, moissanite
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Jinming Li
Metamorphosis, Brooch (2023)
sterling silver, 18k gold, enamel
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What word pops into your mind when you think of Canadian art jewellery?
Diversity
I am currently studying to complete an MA Jewellery & Metal at RCA in London, graduating in August 2024. Meanwhile, I’m preparing for exhibition opportunities for the upcoming year after graduating.
What is coming up next for you?
Published: 2024/04/10
