Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa e Sirui Zhu

O le mamanu Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa e Sirui Zhu o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Mea Teuteuga.

UʻameaMea Teuteuga· 2026

Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa

na mamanuina e Sirui Zhu

Tagata Fa'atau: Niutopia

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Mea Teuteuga

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Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa

O le Whispers Under Wings o se pendane asoa ua faia i foliga o se pusi'apapa. O apa'au avanoa ua fausia ai se atigi tuitui maaleale e taofia ai se agaga la'ititi o loo tautau i totonu. A gaoioi le tagata e ofuina, e minoi le agaga i totonu ma tupu ai se leo vaivai e pei o se logo. Na atina'e le pendane e ala i le fa'ata'ita'iga fa'atekinolosi ma faia i le ario e ala i le fa'agaogao o le ga'o (lost-wax casting), soso'o ai ma le fa'auma i lima, fa'aiila ma le fa'apotopotoina ma le fa'aeteete. E fua le mea teuteu i le 20 i le 40 i le 15 milimita. O le pusi'apapa e fa'aaogaina e fai ma fa'ailoga o le puipuiga, suiga ma le fa'amalosi, ae o le agaga gaoioi e fa'ailoa mai ai le vaivai ma le mafaufau loloto.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Whispers Under Wings Pendane Asoa ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: 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.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
Fa'ailoga: Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: 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.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: 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.
Su'esu'ega: 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.
Fa'aosofia: 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.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: 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.
Sui o le 'Au: Sirui Zhu
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: 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