Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī nā Sirui Zhu

Ko te hoahoa Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī nā Sirui Zhu he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Whakakai.

RinoWhakakai· 2026

Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī

nā Sirui Zhu

Kiritaki: Niutopia

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakakai

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī

Ko Whispers Under Wings he heitiki tarewa kakī kua hangaia hei āhua pītara. Ko ngā parirau kōhao he anga whakairo ngāwari e pupuri ana i tētahi patupaiarehe iti e tārewa ana i roto. Ka neke ana te kaimau, ka nekeneke te patupaiarehe o roto, ā, ka puta he tangi ngāwari, pēnei i te pere. I whakawhanakehia te heitiki nei mā te whakatauira matihiko, ā, i hangaia ki te hiriwa mā te tuku waikōkā ngaro, kātahi ka whakaotihia ā-ringa, ka whakakanapa, ka āta whakaemihia hoki. Ko te rahi o te taonga nei he 20 mā te 40 mā te 15 mitamano. Ka whakamahia te pītara hei tohu mō te tiaki, te huringa me te manawaroa, ā, ko te patupaiarehe e neke ana e whakaatu ana i te ngoikoretanga me te pohewa.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Rino

Ko Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Whispers Under Wings Heitiki Tarewa Kakī mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: This pendant reimagines the beetle as a kinetic vessel of enchantment. The hollowed wings form a delicate architectural shell, encasing a suspended sprite that moves freely within. As the wearer moves, the inner fairy gently shifts, producing a clear, bell-like resonance. The design merges sculptural precision with interactive sound, transforming jewelry into a living, sensory experience defined by motion, lightness, and subtle acoustic presence.
Inenga & Pēketanga: 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
Tūtohu: Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
Hangarau Whakanao: The design was developed through digital modeling to precisely define the hollow structure and internal suspension system. Using lost-wax casting, the beetle form was translated into metal while preserving fine openwork details. The inner sprite element was fabricated and integrated through a concealed kinetic mounting. Final processes included hand finishing, polishing, and careful assembly to ensure balanced movement and acoustic clarity.
Wero Hoahoa: The main challenge was developing a hollow structure that could securely contain the inner sprite while allowing it to move freely and produce sound. The internal spacing had to be carefully adjusted to prevent obstruction while maintaining stability. Achieving the right balance between structural strength and visual lightness required multiple prototypes. Special attention was given to suspension, weight distribution, and assembly to ensure both durability and consistent kinetic response.
Rangahau: The design was influenced by the forests of Vancouver, where close observation of insects, organic structures, and natural movement sparked imaginative exploration. Sketching and prototyping were used to study how a protective outer form could contain a delicate inner presence. Special attention was given to creating a hollow structure that allows internal movement while maintaining stability. Through iterative testing, the relationship between protection, motion, and sound was refined, resulting in a piece that reflects the quiet vitality and mystery of nature.
Whakaaweawe: The design is inspired by the beetle, a symbol of protection, transformation, and resilience. By envisioning the beetle as a living vessel, the piece explores the idea of an inner spirit sheltered within a structured exterior. The suspended sprite represents fragility and imagination, while the hollow wings suggest permeability rather than enclosure. Movement and sound become metaphors for presence, reminding the wearer that life, even when protected, remains dynamic and responsive.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
Rerenga Mahi: The pendant comes to life through the wearer’s movement. As the body shifts, the small inner sprite gently moves within the hollow beetle form, creating a soft, bell-like sound. This subtle motion transforms the piece from a static object into a responsive presence. The interaction is intuitive and continuous, allowing the wearer to experience the jewelry not only visually, but through sound and movement.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Sirui Zhu
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image#1: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#2: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#3: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#4: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#5: Photographer Sirui Zhu