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Faculty of Design
Material Art & Design
Meet the Designer
Joyce
Yu
Jewellery
“Roots & Renewal is a collection of three jewelry objects created in reflection of traditional Korean art and culture through the lens of contemporary design. Within the hairpin, earrings, and bracelet lays motifs of the chrysanthemum knot, rose of Sharon, and dragon, all connected together with the metalwork traditional technique of keumboo. This collection is to display the importance of maintaining connections to cultural roots while practicing modern craft, and how historical methods of art can still be applied to new innovation design. It had been designed with the vision of being worn for special Korean occasions. Made with sterling silver, copper, and 24k gold through fabrication and casting.”
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Joyce Yu is a passionate jeweller and designer currently pursuing her degree at the Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD). Having immigrated from South Korea at the age of 5, she harbors a deep passion for her cultural heritage, which she eloquently weaves into her artistic endeavors. Her aspiration lies in crafting fine jewelry that not only narrates tales of the past but also envisions the future. During her tenure at OCAD, she has honed her skills in metalsmithing and computer-aided design (CAD), techniques she consistently integrates into her creative process.
Jewellery Gem setting Rhino 3D Design Metalsmithing
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