Pei Chiao Tsai
Craft For: Feeling
Chiao has always embraced the concept of "capturing the emotions of the moment" in her creations, hoping that wearers can truly connect with the feelings of those specific moments. After moving from Taiwan to Hong Kong, she has experienced changes in her environment and a longing for her homeland. The diverse cultures she encounters continually inspire her work, providing an endless source of creativity.
"Craft For" Schedule
Exhibition
- Location
DA&A Gallery
1701, 17/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen's Road
- Date
28 September - 17 November 2024
Fair
- Location
Dawn Jewellery
Shop 275, & 281, 2/F,
Mira Place 2, 118 Nathan Road
- Date
28 September - 20 October 2024
Workshop & Talks
- Location
Sunsmith
1/F, 17 Yun Ping Road
- DA&A Gallery
1701, 17/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen's Road - Date
From 6 October 2024
Studio Visits
- Location
Artisans' Studios
- Date
From 27 October 2024
How did you get into the jewellery industry and why?
"My grandfather operated a coral mining and trading business in Taiwan, and the elders in my family also ran a jewellery store in Japan. After graduating from art university, I gained a deeper understanding of the jewellery industry through work opportunities. After completing the GIA diamond diploma, I further studied wax carving and established the studio Chiao Artisanal Jewellery in 2016."
- Pei Chiao Tsai
Being in Hong Kong, what benefits and difficulties have you had as a jeweller?
"In Taiwan, many experienced goldsmiths have also been trained in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The jewellery craftsmanship in Hong Kong combines its unique cultural heritage with a mature industrial structure, which is definitely a significant advantage. Each stage presents different challenges; rather than making assumptions, I strive to prepare myself and respond promptly to market demands."
- Pei Chiao Tsai
Do you have a message you would like to tell the public through this event?
"There often exists a gap between "art and the jewellery industry" and the public. I am grateful for this joint exhibition, which allows us to share the stories behind our works more completely. Creations born from life experiences may, at certain moments, convey warmth to those who have had similar insights. I also look forward to bringing more interesting choices to the existing jewellery market."
- Pei Chiao Tsai
「從細節去意會，從觸覺去感受。」
Chiao graduated from Taipei National University of the Arts with a major in painting and later pursued further studies in fine arts and design at the University of the Arts London.
Through her work involving auctions and art fairs in Europe and Asia, she developed a keen interest in the jewellery industry. After completing the GIA course, she started Chiao Artisanal Jewellery in 2016.
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