Amal Yung-huei Chao . Artist

Amal Yung-huei Chao is an artist and assistant professor specializing in Metal and Jewelry at Tainan National University of the Arts in Taiwan. Her work delves into the intricate relationship between jewelry and the human body. In many cultures, jewelry is seen not only as a valuable asset but also as a means for personal adornment. Chao utilizes this concept to create structures that attach to the body.
She holds a belief that parallels the human body and jewelry. The human body carries emotions and feelings, which become visible as marks and symbols on its surface. These marks are traces of lived experiences and reflections of the wearer's identity. Similarly, jewelry exhibits comparable characteristics, yet its nature is more temporary and changeable.
In her "Ruins Series," Chao explores the use of corrugated iron sheets – materials that are strong, durable, and affordable, yet simultaneously portable and transient. These sheets, commonly used in extensions of living spaces, provide a sense of stability and sanctuary for body and soul. Chao transforms these dismantled sheets, marked by the passage of time, into wearable pieces of art. By folding the sheets to create spatial forms, she fabricates them to gracefully adorn and conform to the human body. The movement between each element in her creations conveys a sense of visual instability and fragility. This friction and movement accumulate traces, echoing the ordinary aspects of everyday life. Through her work, she poses a reflective question: What defines a home?

Ruins Series . Chao explores the use of corrugated iron sheets – materials that are strong, durable, and affordable, yet simultaneously portable and transient. These sheets, commonly used in extensions of living spaces, provide a sense of stability and sanctuary for body and soul. Chao transforms these dismantled sheets, marked by the passage of time, into wearable pieces of art. By folding the sheets to create spatial forms, she fabricates them to gracefully adorn and conform to the human body. The movement between each element in her creations conveys a sense of visual instability and fragility. This friction and movement accumulate traces, echoing the ordinary aspects of everyday life. Through her work, she poses a reflective question: What defines a home?

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