LEAF BROOCHES
At the heart of the 20th Anniversary Collection lies Chao's signature 'Four Seasons' leaf motif, symbolising the ever-changing seasonality and offering Cindy's poignant narrative on perpetual cycle of nature. This collection encapsulates the essence of her body of work, marking a pivotal moment in her remarkable career. Each Leaf Brooch is set with around 1,500 gemstones on the titanium base of just 1.77mm in thickness. Hence the craftsmen are required to work under a microscope between 20 to 60 times magnification. Despite the intricacy of the pieces, the average weight of each brooch is merely 22 grams, a true reflection of the lightness of a real leaf.
DRAGONFLY BROOCHES
The 20th Anniversary Collection also features the ‘Dragonfly’. Dragonflies are a common inspiration in art history and have been seen in many great works. With their ethereal beauty and a blend of fragility, dragonflies in reality possess the power of soaring through the skies at a speed up to 100 kilometres per hour. Each Dragonfly Brooch in the 20th Anniversary Collection are singular and uniquely one-of-a-kind. Through extensive observation of nature and using vibrant colours to capture the dynamic spirits of the dragonfly, Chao 'paints' the brooches with at least 13 different gemstones in over 50 various hues.
The 20th Anniversary Collection serves as a profound testament to the aesthetic finesse and meticulous craftsmanship honed by Cindy Chao over two decades, underscored by her revolutionary ethos and unwavering artistic dedication.
At the heart of the 20th Anniversary Collection lies Chao's signature 'Four Seasons' leaf motif, symbolising the ever-changing seasonality and offering Cindy's poignant narrative on perpetual cycle of nature. This collection encapsulates the essence of her body of work, marking a pivotal moment in her remarkable career. Each Leaf Brooch is set with around 1,500 gemstones on the titanium base of just 1.77mm in thickness. Hence the craftsmen are required to work under a microscope between 20 to 60 times magnification. Despite the intricacy of the pieces, the average weight of each brooch is merely 22 grams, a true reflection of the lightness of a real leaf.
DRAGONFLY BROOCHES
The 20th Anniversary Collection also features the ‘Dragonfly’. Dragonflies are a common inspiration in art history and have been seen in many great works. With their ethereal beauty and a blend of fragility, dragonflies in reality possess the power of soaring through the skies at a speed up to 100 kilometres per hour. Each Dragonfly Brooch in the 20th Anniversary Collection are singular and uniquely one-of-a-kind. Through extensive observation of nature and using vibrant colours to capture the dynamic spirits of the dragonfly, Chao 'paints' the brooches with at least 13 different gemstones in over 50 various hues.
The 20th Anniversary Collection serves as a profound testament to the aesthetic finesse and meticulous craftsmanship honed by Cindy Chao over two decades, underscored by her revolutionary ethos and unwavering artistic dedication.
