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The Rhythm

© 2022 SIA LIU

Contemporary Jewellery

Time, growth and choice — worn as rhythm.

The Rhythm crown bag held against blue dress

The Rhythm, 2022

Crown / Bag

280mm × 180mm

Polymorph, plants, soil, aluminum wire

Designed and made by Sia Liu

Photographer: enzofwang

The Rhythm crown bag seated portrait The Rhythm crown worn against sky

The Rhythm, 2022

Crown / Bag

280mm × 180mm

Polymorph, plants, soil, aluminum wire

Designed and made by Sia Liu

Photographer: enzofwang

The Rhythm shoulder accessories against foliage The Rhythm shoulder accessories side view The Rhythm shoulder accessories seated gesture

The Rhythm, 2022

Shoulder ornament

500mm × 600mm

Polymorph, plants, soil, aluminum wire

Designed and made by Sia Liu

Photographer: enzofwang

The Rhythm necklace in grass field The Rhythm necklace with smoke and gesture

The Rhythm, 2022

Necklace

420mm × 280mm

Polymorph, plants, soil, aluminum wire

Designed and made by Sia Liu

Photographer: enzofwang

02. Concept

Inspired by early dance practice, The Rhythm explores movement, time and growth through jewellery.

From Chinese ethnic dance to Dai dance, the drum taught the body to feel time as stages — like those that shape a life.

Time creates structure and limit; within it, one may still choose how to grow.

Sia Liu performing Zanha, arm raised in Dai dance pose Sia Liu performing Zanha, skirt in motion

Zanha, 2019

Personal repertoire performance

Performed by Sia Liu

03. Reflection

Are we formed only by circumstance — or can rhythm still be chosen within it?

Like plants in given vessels, people take form through environment and choice.

Time cannot be commanded; growth within its structure remains a choice.

Seven form studies for The Rhythm on fashion croquis
Handheld form study for The Rhythm Handheld form study for The Rhythm

Design Development, 2022

Hand-drawn

Ink on paper

Drawn by Sia Liu