Lives and works in Rochester, New York
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It is an interaction between objects and myself: my work is focused on variation and transformation of endless forms by continued use of the same artifact as a basic module. I study the forms from everyday life. I embraced the tedium that repetitive practice brings to me. Revealing subtle layers of imperfection through painting, sanding, separating and combining.
Falling Branch 1(ring), 2021; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, enamel paints
Falling Branch 2(ring), 2021; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, enamel paints
Artificial Orbit 02(necklace), 2019; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, acrylic paints; photo credit: Jiageng Lin
Artificial Orbit 01(necklace/body piece), 2019; brass, pvc tube, arcylic paints; photo credit: Jiageng Lin
Artificial Orbit 04 on-body (necklace/body piece), 2019; pvc tube, acrylic paints; photo credit: Jiageng Lin
Artificial Orbit 04 (necklace/body piece), 2019; pvc tube, acrylic paints; photo credit: Jiageng Lin
A Study of Snow 2 on-body (necklace), 2021; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, enamel paints; photo credit: Haolan Zhou, model: Anna Leung
A Study of Snow 2 on-body (necklace), 2021; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, enamel paints; photo credit: Haolan Zhou, model: Anna Leung
A Study of Snow 2 (necklace), 2021; sterling silver, pvc tube, resin clay, enamel paints; photo credit: Haolan Zhou, model: Anna Leung
Artist Biography
Originally from the south of China, Suyu Chen is currently living and working in Rochester as an independent jewelry/craft artist, NY after graduation from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY). Her works are inspired by her personal experiences of living in different places and relationships of her cultural background. Through repetitive experimental explorations of alternative materials and fine metal practices, her works got unique consequences and forms. Suyu has exhibited her works nationally and internationally.
