The Balance exemplifies organic forms but are also composed of geometric, repetitive shapes. She were inspired by the Suminagashi, a Japanese paper marbling technique, which involves floating color inks on the surface of water and resulting in circular rings and patterns, symbolize cycles and the constant impact of one object upon another. Within these pieces there is no sense of opposites or imbalance. As part of her concept and process she also affixed a LED light behind the plastic diffuser. The light that travels through the translucent porcelains and enamels emphasize the contrast.

Hsinyu was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She moved to San Francisco to attend university and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Master of Fine Arts in Jewelry Metal Art at Academy of Art University’s School in 2009. She took CAD level 1 and Setting level 3: Bead & Pave at The Revere Academy in San Francisco. She is also a Jewelry Design and Technology and a Graduate Gemology graduate from the Gemological Institute of America. She feels that creating jewelry truly embodies her vibrant creativity and passion. After graduating from the Academy of Art University, she worked for Links of London as an associate at Bloomingdales in San Francisco. She also worked as an exhibition/studio helper and production assistant for Aimee Golant of Judaica Jewelry and Alice Roche of Alice Roche Jewelry. In 2017, she launched her jewelry workshop JC Art & Design in San Francisco’s Mission District for a year and half, and currently, her studio is located in Milpitas, California. Now, she is continue to create custom jewelry exhibits and sells in shows and pop-ups. She even collaborates with local jewelry businesses and fashion boutiques to work on creative projects.

I was born in Taipei, Taiwan. I came to San Francisco to attend university and received my BFA and MFA at Academy of Art University’s School of Fashion Design and Jewelry Metal Art. I am professionally trained and experienced in Jewelry design, fabrication, and manufacturing techniques. As a GIA JDT and GG graduate, I feel that creating jewelry could truly embody my vibrant creativity and passion. Now, I am running JC Art design studio in Milpitas, California.