School of Design Silversmithing & Jewellery
Yujie Liu
Halcyon
The collection Halcyon explores the notion of jewellery as more than just adornments, delving into its potential as vessels of healing and solace. Named after my grandfather’s favourite bird, each piece aims to resonate with the wearer both physically and emotionally through its sounds, forms, and materials. Drawing from the personal experience of attending the traditional funeral ceremony in China, where the familial bonds are strengthened through tradition, offering mutual protection, solace, and collective hope for the passage of time and its potential for positive change. The collection is a tribute to the journey of life, loss and healing.
The use of silver and titanium creates a sense of preciousness and contrast in colour. The transformation of titanium in colour and size symbolizes the inevitability of change. The wire structure in silver plays with the idea of protection. The titanium makes sounds with the movement of the wears. The collection seeks to bring the wearer a sense of comfort and solace, fostering a deep connection between them and the jewellery they adorn.