Yang's work profoundly celebrates the inherent qualities of minerals in a unique and captivating way, engaging with the world of jewelry. Her interest is focused on the mineral realm, with a special emphasis on mineral families that are often marginalized by the market, overlooked, or forgotten. However, Yang recognizes their uniqueness and the intricate symbiotic relationships they have in nature.
Using materials like 3D-printed silver, sculpted wax, and imperfect gemstones cut by CNC machines, Yang creates a series of mesmerizing jewelry pieces. These works showcase cracks, inclusions, and irregular details, presenting minerals shaped by nature with astonishingly random forms while fundamentally being composed of highly ordered atomic structures. This evokes associations with the dramatic architectural structures and praise of the primitive found in Brutalism. Their structures are both primal and orderly, both dramatic and stable, immersing the audience in a world full of exploration and wonder.
By rejecting traditional symmetry and delicate designs, Yang is more inclined to embrace the power of the primitive, triggering resonances in various sensory and emotional aspects of the audience. These works are not just jewelry; they are a sensory adventure and a profound reflection on the relationship between urban life and nature.
Yang's jewelry pieces are not just adornments; they are a sensory experience and an exploration of emotions. When viewers interact with these works, they can feel their texture, weight, and temperature, intertwining these sensations with the visual beauty of the jewelry.
