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Dickson Yewn is the quintessential modern-day literatus. His
contemporary jewellery is a crystallisation of thousands of years
of Chinese material history. Square rings rub shoulders with
antique porcelain forms, shapes taken from Ming furniture and the
geometric latticework found in Chinese architecture. Yewn focuses
on these traditional Chinese motifs, but also understands the
significance of different materials. Wood, one of the five elements
in Chinese philosophy, is present in most of his collections. To
wear a contemporary jewel by Dickson Yewn is to delve back into
China's works of art and its history, blended with a contemporary
twist. This new monograph of his work details the inspiration Yewn
has drawn from the Imperial court, exploring its influence on the
art of jewellery, from silks, embroidery, painting, architecture
and cloisonne enamel to courtesan culture. Beautiful, detailed
illustrations and photographs highlight Yewn's fealty to the
artisanal techniques employed by the Imperial courts. Esteemed
jewellery writer Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld invites the reader
to explore the deeper symbolism behind Yewn's jewels.
For more than 40 years, Parisian jeweller Lydia Courteille has been
confounding the Place Vendome jewellery houses with her bold and
brazen designs. Her unique and avant-garde style is legendary. Her
collections spark the senses. In this impassioned new biography,
Juliet Weir-de la Rochefoucauld takes us on a voyage around the
world, sharing the stunning locations and famous women from whom
Courteille draws inspiration. In the disposable world of 21st
century consumerism, amidst the monotony of marketing algorithms
and ceaseless production lines, Lydia Courteille has forged her own
creative path, refusing to let the individuality of her work slip
from her fingers. Her jewels crystalise memories, honour the dead,
make powerful social statements, poke fun at modern absurdities,
and transport us to the other side of the planet. Guided by an
acclaimed author and jewellery expert, this colourful monograph
renders her odysseys of creation and discovery in stunning visual
detail.
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