Subrealism

technical description

Single cast sterling silver hand piece based on a bottle opener design, at the centre of the piece, making it a utilitarian objects. Debossed indication design on the top and on the inner wall of the ring. The piece can be worn on the thumb and index finger of the right hand.

concept

Through techniques such as breaking, juxtaposing, blending, and imitating, designer Kexuan Teresa Liu questions our perception of objects. Her project delves into the nuanced coexistence of the simulated and material worlds, starting from the movie "The Matrix" and its iconic "There is no spoon" sentence as a philosophical springboard. Her objects challenge our reliance on senses to interpret reality, prompting a reassessment of our understanding of the material world - a resin and metal ring reveals a hidden identity as a toothbrush, another doubles as a bottle opener and seems to turn a human hand into a bionic one. The aim is to invigorate our senses with a fresh perspective on our existence, rekindling our enthusiasm for the external world.

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