Yewn

Contemporary Art Jewels and the Silk Road

Juliet Rochefoucauld, Dickson Yewn

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ACC Art Books
01 April 2023

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Individual designers

Dickson Yewn is the quintessential modern-day literatus. His contemporary jewellery is a crystallisation of thousands of years of Chinese material history. Square rings rub shoulders with antique porcelain forms, shapes taken from Ming furniture and the geometric latticework found in Chinese architecture. Yewn focuses on these traditional Chinese motifs, but also understands the significance of different materials. Wood, one of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, is present in most of his collections.

To wear a contemporary jewel by Dickson Yewn is to delve back into China's works of art and its history, blended with a contemporary twist. This new monograph of his work details the inspiration Yewn has drawn from the Imperial court, exploring its influence on the art of jewellery, from silks, embroidery, painting, architecture and cloisonné enamel to courtesan culture. Beautiful, detailed illustrations and photographs highlight Yewn's fealty to the artisanal techniques employed by the Imperial courts. Esteemed jewellery writer Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld invites the reader to explore the deeper symbolism behind Yewn's jewels.

AUTHOR: Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld is an expert on jewellery both contemporary and classical. From family ties to the jewellers of old - her great grandfather, Thomas Weir, founded the Weir & Sons jewellers in Dublin, Ireland - to her career at Sotheby's, and at Drouot, Paris and as a member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A), Juliet has lived a platinum-plated life. Her previous books with ACC include Women Jewellery Designers, Lydia Courteille and 21st-Century Jewellery Designers.

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A detailed study of contemporary artist and jewellery creator, Dickson Yewn, renowned as the designer worn by the likes of Michelle Obama .

Focuses on Yewn's inspirations, influences and the integral place of Han Chinese culture in his work .

One of the most important pioneers in bringing Han Chinese culture back into the modern and contemporary jewellery world of today .

First-of-its-kind art book narrating worldly and philosophical Han Chinese culture in the language of jewellery art .

Informative background research on Yewn's creative process, bolstered by stunning high-quality photography from museum archives .

Text by Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld, renowned jewellery historian, and layout by artistic and creative director Dickson Yewn

By: Juliet Rochefoucauld, Dickson Yewn
Imprint: ACC Art Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 285mm,
Weight: 2.102kg
ISBN: 9781788841092
ISBN 10: 1788841093
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 01 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld is an expert on jewellery both contemporary and classical. From family ties to the jewellers of old - her great grandfather, Thomas Weir, founded the Weir & Sons jewellers in Dublin, Ireland - to her career at Sotheby's, and at Drouot, Paris and as a member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A), Juliet has lived a platinum-plated life. Her previous books with ACC include Women Jewellery Designers, Lydia Courteille and 21st-Century Jewellery Designers.

Reviews for Yewn: Contemporary Art Jewels and the Silk Road

"Favoured by Michelle Obama, Dickson Yewn's delicate Asian art-influenced high jewellery designs are a sophisticated way to wear highly valuable precious stones, pearls and metal. Edgy yet romantic, Dickson Yewn is one to watch.-- ""The Jewellery Editor"" With a focus on bringing traditional Han Chinese motifs into his work, fine jewelry designer Dickson Yewn creates unique contemporary pieces that truly stand out -- and it's easy to see why he counts Michelle Obama among his fans.-- ""Only Natural Diamonds"""