Project
This is Not a Dream Thing
God’s Knot Necklace
Copper, brass, enamel, leather strap, 2022
Hamsa Chocker
Copper, brass, enamel, 2022
Pregnant Kaleere
Copper, brass, enamel, leather strap, 2022
Sacred Heart Brooch
Copper, brass, enamel, stainless steel, 2022
Vagina Tika
Copper, brass, enamel, 2022
This is Not a Dream Thing

Xinze Yu’s jewellery collection has explored the complexities of marriage. Yu says: “Marriage is often described as a pure and beautiful thing, and procreation is celebrated in religion as a great and sacrificial thing. However, the motherhood role is one of the most oppressive for women. By showing women’s physiological performance during pregnancy, the piece encourages women to protect their rights and interests to prevent being used for reproduction and bargaining”.

Xinze Yu’s jewellery collection has explored the complexities of marriage. Yu says: “Marriage is often described as a pure and beautiful thing, and procreation is celebrated in religion as a great and sacrificial thing. However, the motherhood role is one of the most oppressive for women. By showing women’s physiological performance during pregnancy, the piece encourages women to protect their rights and interests to prevent being used for reproduction and bargaining”.