Aodunne Uriankhai
I make Liuli glass jewelry inspired by traditional Chinese aesthetics, Chinoiserie, and Art Nouveau. Liuli is a Chinese term from the Han Dynasty for glass art and It's designated as part of China's intangible cultural heritage, representing a fusion of artistry and craftsmanship passed down through generations. As Liuli has been revitalized as a contemporary art form, I'm striving to bring it into appliances and utilities, to make it part of our daily lives, and let it shine on whoever wears it.
There are times that I was told that the glass jewelries are “too crafty for modern art, too feminine for men, too unfamiliar to foreigners, too “Chinese” to the Westerns, and too time consuming for mass production”,yet still I treasure it by carrying on perfecting it as it is a precious memory passed down to us with the remaining temperature from fingertips.
April Rain Hair Clip
low temperature glass, copper wire, beads
3.15” x 2” x 1”
A Glamorous Feast Hair Clip
low temperature glass, copper wire, beads
3.15” x 2” x 1”
Azaleas Hair Clip
low temperature glass, copper wire, beads
3.15” x 2” x 1”
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