Abstract

This paper explores the theory and practice of combining unpredictability in life with reverse thinking in modern jewelry design. Traditional jewelry design is often based on fixed aesthetics and strict craftsmanship. This study uses three concepts of jewelry design and clothing wear that break the conventions - a silver mask worn on the face, a skirt worn above the head and not touching the human body, and jewelry made of gallium that melts at human body temperature - as cases to analyze how to express the artistic concepts of "change" and "breaking boundaries" by breaking traditional rules and using material properties and design experiments. The paper aims to prove that in the face of uncertainty, through reverse thinking and experimental spirit, bravely facing challenges and can inject new vitality into jewelry design, thereby promoting innovation and cross-border integration in the design field.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Jewelry--Technological innovations; Jewelry--Materials; Gallium

Publication Date

4-29-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Metals and Jewelry Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

American Crafts, School for

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

Juan Carlos Caballero-Perez

Advisor/Committee Member

Denton Crawford

Advisor/Committee Member

Josh Owen

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Gallium Jewelry_Stella Huang_2023.mp4 (380578 kB)
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Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

METAL-MFA

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