Silversmithing - Sterling Silver
ME298, Stanford University

January 2020 - March 2020

A collection of pieces designed, investment cast, and polished by hand:

Ring - a simple ring. It explores the textures of the earth landscape, contrasting the peaks of mountains to the "negative space" of ocean depths, in softer curves as if on a human body.

Lotus - a pair of earring studs. The symmetrical flower petals mimic a wheel, referencing the cyclical theories of life and nature from Buddhist philosophies. 

Antler - an armor ring. The shape embodies a reform of deer antlers carefully carved into a ring. A hand-file finish on the exterior emulates the softness of the animal while the polished interior represents the internal strength and elegance.

Splash - a decorative sculpture, the chaos of fluid captured in a frozen instance. The curves of the external and internal contours hint at its dynamic, unpredictable nature while the piece itself balances precariously on three peaks.

Bamboo - a miniature zen garden tool. The brush-like tip, bamboo center, and hammer-finished rock “eraser” reflect elements of plant and rock formations found throughout zen gardens.

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