DUALITY Fu(Na)Ture Silver Earrings by Michael Lin

This mini collection of earrings is part of this jeweller’s latest collection, FU(NA)TURE. The work is inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and proposes a new material concept for it in modern times. 

These earring designs embrace the idea of "Duality" by merging the traditional Japanese wax technique Mitsuro Hikime with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) processes, inviting people to utilise Japanese aesthetic concepts in a modern setting, providing opportunities to discover a perspective of beauty that is often neglected. Meanwhile, the contrast between imperfection and perfection in Japanese aesthetic concepts is reflected in the juxtaposition of organic and minimal geometric forms.

The temporal quality that genuinely reveals the “Wabi-Sabiness” of the material when it tarnishes or changes through time is also considered through its clean brushed finish, which provides a chance for users and viewers to demonstrate Japanese aesthetics in an interactive, effortless, and accessible manner.

Made in sterling silver, 5.5cm in length.

The Designer 

Michael Lin is an award-winning jewellery designer who graduated from Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, and is currently exploring the different experiences that jewellery offers to the wearer and audience. Interested in creating narrative and fine jewellery, he is also experimenting with the boundaries between narrative art jewellery and fine commercial jewellery.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, he is familiar with both eastern and western values, which enables him to merge different cultures in his work. Greatly inspired by the Japanese, he is currently learning Japanese and has a huge Japanese influence on his work. 

Jewellery Care 

To look after your jewellery we recommend it must not be worn in the bath, shower or whilst swimming and we advise any perfume or hairspray is to be applied before putting on your jewellery to avoid contact with chemicals and cosmetics. Please remove your jewellery before engaging in practical activities such as sport. 

Please get in touch to enquire about our cleaning services and restoring surface finishes.