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Weinan Pan ethical jewelry ispired by her ancestry

Weinan Pan ethical jewelry ispired by her ancestry

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The Chinese jewelry designer Weinan Pan created a whole modern collection ispired by Nomadic handmade Talismans. Designed and handmade in London, Weinan Pan Unisex contemporary silver-combining-gold Jewelry collection called Nomadic Princess has an unrefined appearance that indicates nomadic journeys under different extreme environments and circumstances.

Pan’s family ancestry can be traced back to the ancient Khitan Nomad who inhabited areas corresponding to Heilongjiang Province, the Northeastern-most region of China and the borders with Mongolia and Siberia. She was introduced to Tibetan Buddhism at a very early age through her parents and Tibetan master monks. Since then, she has been fascinated by the Himalayan culture and nature, which influence her aesthetic and are present in her jewelry work.

Like her ancestors, she travels widely collecting experiences, artefacts and talismans to inform her ongoing nomadic journey and to connect her more closely to the spirit of nature. Pan’s over 2 years on-going journey began in Tibet where she trekked Mt. Everest Base Camp and continued in the Swiss Alps and Scottish Highlands. From the research of Nomadic lifestyle under extreme conditions, Pan found an answer of how to remain peaceful and authentic in spite of obstacles: following the rules-of-nature and the wisdom of live-in-the-moment. Weinan Pan’s creations continue changing through the years: sterling silver, the main material of Pan’s jewelry, weathers and oxidises, representing a sense of contentment achieved through honest reflection and appreciation for who one truly is.

 

With this collection, Weinan Pan encourages people to appreciate the imperfections as parts of the natural beauty, because the appearances of the jewelry will continue to change with time and with wear. Firmly believing in environmental and social contribution, Pan uses only recycled silver, gold and ethically sourced gemstones. Project Nomadic Princess was Shortlisted 2019 edition of the Tiffany & Co. x Outset Studio makers Prize.

Weinan Pan Profile

Weinan Pan is a jewellery designer and craftsman from China who settled in London 13 years ago. Her handmade jewellery fits in daily-life, trips and special occasions for Urban Nomadic explorers whose adornments are an integral part of their self-expression. She graduated with Distinction from the MA Design (Jewellery) Program at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts, London in 2019. In October 2019, she took part in the very first edition of the Milano Jewelry Week, joining Artistar Jewels exhibition at Palazzo Bovara, Milan.

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Mihaela Ion este manager cultural cu o experienţă de peste 17 ani în cadrul industriei creative şi culturale româneşti şi cu un doctorat în istorie. Pe lângă educaţia universitară dedicată istoriei artei, Mihaela s-a specializat în domeniul managementului cultural în Londra şi Paris prin bursele acordate acesteia, de către Fundaţia Gabriela Tudor şi Ministerul Culturii din Franţa. Este co-fondatoare a Revistei Atelierul (Asociaţia Atelierul de Creaţie) şi a proiectelor generate de această comunitate internaţională: "Creative Night Talks", "Noaptea albă a creatorilor şi designerilor de produs". Este evaluatoare independentă pentru diferiţi cofinanţatori publici. Curatoriază expoziţii în diferite galerii de artă şi spaţii de consum de artă, din România şi străinătate. Este International Board Member AICA (Asociaţia Internaţională a Criticilor de Artă) şi membră a departamentului de Digital Strategies a aceleiaşi asociaţii. https://mihaelaion.com/

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