Stina Wen (USA)

Designer biography:

Stina (Siqiong) Wen completed her Master of Fine Arts degree in Jewelry at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and she currently thrives as a custom jewelry designer based in New York. While her undergraduate studies focused on traditional metalsmithing techniques, Stina's true passion lies in exploring unconventional materials and drawing inspiration from her daily surroundings, which greatly influences her creative process.
During her time as a graduate student, Stina made a remarkable breakthrough by inventing distinctive soft concrete jewelry that defies the conventional properties of concrete. Her innovative designs spark dynamic interactions between the wearer and the observer, captivating both visually and through touch. Stina was featured in British VOGUE magazine as a jewelry designer recently. She attends the Smithsonian American Craft Show and Philadelphia MoA Contemporary Craft Show annually, and her works have been exhibited in New York Jewelry Week, Milano Jewelry Week, Russia Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition, Romania International Jewelry Fair as well as some international online exhibitions.

Collection concept:
In this body of work, I aim to awake sensory interaction. Growing up in an urban city where natural and industrial coexist harmoniously, brought me a different perspective. I am committed to finding my own definition of serendipity through daily studio practice. I believe if you treat one thing attentively, you can always find beauty in it.

I work primarily with concrete. To me, it is not austere and bland but flexible and shape-able material. I manipulate it in my own way to challenge its softness, tactility, and transparency. The transition of material from coarse to soft intrigues viewers to see and touch my jewelry.

Stina Wen - Global Design Graduate Show Award

Stina Wen (USA)

Designer biography: