ZIXIN CAI

ZIXIN CAI

Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Exhibitor | December 2024

Zixin Cai is a jewellery designer who explores the complexities of human relationships through her innovative creations. Inspired by personal experiences, she delves into the emotional power of physical touch and its role in forming bonds. Her work combines advanced techniques like 3D printing and flocking with traditional metalworking, creating tactile pieces that evoke warmth, intimacy, and connection.

PUZZLE OF TOUCH HEAD STROKING RINGH & HUGGING RING | 2024

PUZZLE OF TOUCH - HUGGING BODY PIECE | 2024

The "Puzzle of Touch" collection reflects the emotional journey of relationships, symbolising the transition from strangers to close friends through interactive, sensory designs. Zixin’s commitment to sustainability is central to her practice, using eco-friendly materials and recycled metals to ensure that her work is both beautiful and responsible. For Zixin, jewellery is more than just an accessory; it’s a way to explore and express the invisible threads that connect us. Through her designs, she aims to create pieces that foster deep emotional resonance, inviting wearers to reflect on their own relationships and connections.

Zixin’s Puzzle of Touch collection explores the role of physical touch in forming emotional connections. Drawing from personal experiences, Zixin examines how touch can bridge emotional distances and shape relationships. The collection’s soft curves, warm colours, and innovative use of 3D printing and flocking technology reflect the journey from strangers to close intimacy. Pieces like HUGGING, with its interactive maze, symbolise the exploration of human connections. By combining tactile experiences with eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices, Zixin crafts jewellery that invites reflection on how we connect, touch, and belong. This collection exemplifies the emotional depth and sensory richness that jewellery can convey.

WORK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SOON

PUZZLE OF TOUCH - HEADING STROKING PIN | 2024