YUXIN SONG
Gem
“Enamel first appeared as a substitute for gemstone in the Mycenaean cloisonné technique and has evolved over the centuries and cultures. My practice draws on this heritage and brings its historical and conceptual resonance into a contemporary dialogue. Through experimentation, I have combined six enamelling techniques and created over twenty distinct effects, allowing me to find the most appropriate result that respects the origin of enamel. In this work, enamel is revealed as a continuum – a journey from imitation to authentic expression, reflecting both its own development and our growth as human beings, while respecting the past while emphasizing vitality.”
Material
Enamel on copper
Technique
Enamel on Copper
YUXIN SONG, Canada
Yuxin Song is a multidisciplinary artist working in the fields of metal, ceramics and digital media, with a particular focus on enamel. She holds an MFA in Metal Arts from Tsinghua University’s Academy of Art and Design and a BFA in Jewellery and Metals from the University of Art and Design in Alberta, Canada, with an additional focus on ceramics.
Her practice explores contemporary reinterpretation of traditional craft languages through material experimentation and cultural hybridity. Her work has been exhibited in China and Canada.
Website
https://yuxinsong.framer.website
