Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant) ngu-Sirui Zhu

Umdwebo Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant) ngu-Sirui Zhu ungumnqobi ohlonishwa kakhulu womklomelo odumile we-2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni Somncintiswano se-Ukudizayina Ubucwebe.

InsimbiUbucwebe· 2026

Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant)

ngu Sirui Zhu

Iklayenti: Niutopia

Umnqobi we-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Esigabeni se-Ubucwebe

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Mayelana ne-Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant)

I-Whispers Under Wings iwumgexo ophanyekwayo obunjwe njengebhungane. Amaphiko angenalutho ngaphakathi akha igobolondo elivulekile nelibucayi eligcine phakathi kwalo isipoki esincane esilengayo. Njengoba ogqokile enyakaza, isipoki esingaphakathi siyashintsha sikhiphe umsindo othambile onjengowensimbi yekhwelo. Le pendant yathuthukiswa ngokumodela kwedijithali yenziwa ngesiliva ngendlela yokubumba nge-lost-wax casting, kwalandelwa ukuqedelelwa ngesandla, ukupholishwa nokuhlanganiswa ngokucophelela. Lo msebenzi ulinganiselwa kumamilimitha angama-20 ngamamilimitha angama-40 ngamamilimitha ayi-15. Ibhungane lisetshenziswa njengophawu lokuvikeleka, ukuguquka nokuqina, kanti isipoki esinyakazayo siveza ubuthakathaka nokucabanga okuyimifanekiso.

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Mayelana ne-Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant) iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant) ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Whispers Under Wings Umgexo Ophanyekwayo (Pendant) iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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Izici Ezihlukile: 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.
Izilinganiso Nokupakisha: 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
Amathegi: Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
Ubuchwepheshe Bokukhiqiza: 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.
Inselele Yokudweba: 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.
Ucwaningo: 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.
Ugqozi: 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.
Ubude Bephrojekthi: The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
Ukuhamba Kokusebenza: 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.
Amalungu Eqembu: Sirui Zhu
Amakhredithi Ezithombe: 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