BOWEN SONG, China/UK
Apocalypse
Constructed from raw cement and metal, the Apocalypse project embodies the artifacts of a post-apocalyptic world. The hollowness of the rings reflects the craters and scars left by bullets and shells. The work symbolizes a silent protest gesture against the mechanisms of war, and raises the question of the shocking exchange of human life for material gain. Through these “decaying” objects, the artist problematizes the value of luxury in the face of destruction: when civilisation falls, is jewellery any different from the dust that remains?
Material: cement
Technique: casting
Bowen Song is a jewellery designer who graduated from Birmingham City University in 2025 and is currently studying at the London College of Fashion. For him, jewelry is more than just decoration – it is a means of telling real life stories.
Already during his studies, he began to explore how jewelry can express emotions and ideas as it is worn directly against the body. He is interested in how jewelry can highlight social concepts that we often take for granted, such as status, value, and judgement.
His work is influenced by art history and philosophy, as well as movements such as Minimalism and Suprematism, which demonstrate that simple forms can have powerful meaning. This allows him create clear, focused products.
Bowen has exhibited his work in China, including in the Quanshan Art Centre in Hangzhou and the China International Exhibition Centre. These experiences helped him understand how different audiences and places can change the meaning of jewelry.
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