Great Blue Hole 목걸이 by Jung Ki Min is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 주얼리 디자인 Competition Category.

동주얼리· 2026

Great Blue Hole 목걸이

by Jung Ki Min

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 주얼리 Category

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The Design

About Great Blue Hole 목걸이

'그레이트 블루홀(Great Blue Hole)'은 벨리즈에 위치한 동명의 해양 싱크홀에서 영감을 받은 목걸이다. 이 디자인은 광활한 자연 경관을 착용 가능한 조각적 형태로 재해석했다. 층층이 겹쳐진 금속 부재들을 길이가 각기 다른 와이어 위로 띄워 올려 입체적인 볼륨과 깊이감을 구현했다. 형태와 표면 질감을 구축하기 위해 톱질, 주조, 칠보, 보석 세팅, 체이싱 및 리푸세 기법을 사용했다. 목걸이의 크기는 너비 130mm, 두께 15mm, 높이 75mm이며, 진주 스트링의 길이는 450mm이다. 착용자의 움직임에 따라 겹겹의 층 위로 빛이 흐르듯 변화한다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Great Blue Hole 목걸이, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Great Blue Hole 목걸이, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Great Blue Hole 목걸이, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This piece reinterprets a monumental marine formation as a wearable sculptural structure through layered metal construction and dimensional assembly. Its distinction lies in translating vast geological space into an intimate bodily dimension, where organic irregularity is balanced with controlled craftsmanship to create a tactile landscape experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 130 mm x Depth 15 mm x Height 75 mm
Pearl string length 450 mm
Tags: silver, necklace, jewelry, natural
Production Technology: This work involved selecting materials corresponding to the site's visual and spatial characteristics and conducting extensive texture studies. Test pieces were produced to experiment with varied surface treatments and forms. To achieve the desired atmosphere within a limited scale, appropriate techniques were carefully selected. In addition to piecing and sawing, casting, enameling, stone setting, chasing, and repousse were employed. Components were elevated using wires of varying lengths to create dimensional volume and layered depth.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was developing a structural system capable of integrating diverse elements into a cohesive form. To achieve the intended atmosphere, careful planning was required for stone placement, setting techniques, and layering. Establishing the correct order of fabrication was critical. Through extensive trial and error, I refined the composition so that each element could coexist harmoniously while retaining its individual presence.
Research: This project represents a research process aimed at translating distinctive natural landscapes and geological formations into the form of jewelry. Through the harmonious arrangement of diverse materials and techniques, I experimented to determine the optimal color relationships, proportions, and structural balance that could effectively convey the site's atmosphere and defining characteristics. The research also explored multiple approaches to articulating organic forms within a controlled metal framework, seeking methods to express natural irregularity with clarity and precision.
Inspiration: Inspired by the Great Blue Hole in Belize, I was drawn to its ultramarine depth and the diverse ecosystems surrounding it. Through visual research and material experimentation, I sought not only to extract its visual characteristics but also to convey the site's atmosphere and sense of mystery. By combining various materials and metalworking techniques, I harmoniously translated a distant, life filled marine environment into an intimate wearable scale.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2018 in New York, USA, and was completed in May 2019.
Operation Flow: Due to its layered colors and condensed elements, the piece offers tactile detail and visual richness to both wearer and viewer. As the body moves, shifting light and depth create subtle variations in perception, inviting closer observation. By bringing a distant landscape into intimate proximity, the work provides a subtle sense of refreshment.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Jung Ki Min, Great Blue Hole, 2019.
Image #2: Photographer Jung Ki Min, Great Blue Hole, 2019.
Image #3: Photographer Jung Ki Min, Great Blue Hole, 2019.
Image #4: Photographer Jung Ki Min, Great Blue Hole, 2019.
Image #5: Photographer Jung Ki Min, Great Blue Hole, 2019.