Ruiyi Song is a jewellery designer whose creative inspiration stems from a profound observation and study of delightful objects in everyday life. She has a particular fondness for items that are outwardly appealing yet lack substantive value. This observation has spurred her desire to create jewellery that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical.
Ruiyi’s design philosophy is to make jewellery accessible and beloved by the broader consumer base, not just a luxury for the high-end market. She frequently incorporates everyday materials in her designs, such as resin glue and thermochromic pigments. These materials are not only cost-effective and easy to handle but also blend modern substances with traditional metalworking techniques to produce affordable and elegantly designed pieces.
In her artist’s statement, Ruiyi emphasises her hope to enable more people to enjoy the pleasure of wearing jewellery. Through her meticulously designed pieces, she aims to encourage consumers to appreciate the beauty of jewellery while recognising the importance of the meanings embedded within it, turning each piece into a medium for telling personal stories.
