Xun Liu
Always
Brooch
Brass, Copper, Enamel Paint, Vintage Fishing Lure, Stainless Steel
Dancing
Brooch
Sterling Silver, Pearls, Sand Dollars, Coral, Copper, Vintage Fishing Lure, Stainless Steel
Vacation
Ring
Sterling Silver, Pearls, Patina on Copper, Vintage Fishing Lure
Grandma
Ring Set
Sterling Silver, Pearls, Fabric, Cotton Thread, Vintage Fishing Lure
Relax
Rotated Ring
Acrylic, Pearls, Brass, Copper, Spray Paint, Vintage Fishing Lure
We tell stories to be part of the social world. An act that allows us to understand and examine ourselves. Storytelling and my use of imagination are huge aspects of my work.
I use old and used fishing lures, objects which are found, as they spark my imaginations. I engage in playing to create my pieces in sculptural ways. By making jewelry with found objects, I question why people abandon what is meaningful to them. I give these objects unique voices to communicate with people beyond their physical form.
My artistic process creates jewelry that evokes a sense of playfulness, joy, and imagination; I give each found object individual characteristics leading to a new life in the form of jewelry.