Artist’s Statement:

I grew up in an artistic family with my father as a professional artist specializing in classic Oriental watercolors on silk and a sister who indulged in contemporary fine art. Creating and sharing art together was a natural and stimulating interest in our daily lives.

My inspirations are juxtaposed between my traditional Asian roots and metropolitan New York City upbringing. I design with contemporary un-complicated forms and lines with the interplay of colors, high polish and textured finishes. I delight in creating cast and hand fabricated wearable art that combines precious metals, gemstones, and pearls.

My artistic goal is to present simple elegance while drawing the wearer into their inner realm of beauty, harmony and balance just like my name ¡¥Chi¡¦ in Chinese for inner energy, the natural force needed to sustain all life.