A jewelry artist based in Henrietta, New York, Liaung-Chung Yen was born and raised in Taiwan, and his aesthetic is influenced by Chinese culture and art. Yen explores the sculptural form in jewelry by using linear elements and hollow construction. The wire forms and structures require countless solder points, creating strength and durability in what appears to be a delicate, even fragile art jewelry piece. Yen sees his work as an expression of the mind, and strives to create images that tell stories and give form to emotions. Inspired by structures in nature and architecture, he primarily works in 18-karat gold, sterling silver, and precious stones, employing techniques including fabrication, forming, fusing, soldering, and stone setting.
