3.55 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm, 5 g
Silver, Enamel, Pearl
With the dried fruit of luan tree, the orderly arrangement of seeds, and the twisted galls, Ran focuses on seemingly mundane elements and reconstructs these natural details that surround us with precious metal, enamel and baroque pearls in unrestrained forms.
She constructed sensual and elegant three-dimensional spatial structures by combining traditional casting and 3D printing techniques. Carefully selected baroque pearls retain the exaggerated form of the tree galls, while four hand-made silver meshes recreate the texture of the finely interwoven plant veins. The precise temperature control during firing gives the enamel an intriguing orange-peel texture and a translucent lustre. Using her favourite signature blue, Ran intends to convey the beauty of nature to the wearer in a soft shade. It is worth noting that the enamel drops in the Water Drop have a removable screw structure hidden inside, which allows the silver parts to be worn separately.