Youyang Zhao - Sake Set

£3,300.00

Copper, Silver
10 x 22 x 10 cm
2025

My practice centers on the creation of handcrafted metal vessels that bridge traditional silversmithing with intuitive experimentation. Driven by a self-directed exploration of mixed metals, I treat the studio as a site for investigating the material’s transformative reactions during hammering, annealing, and patination. My work explores the dialogue between minimalist form and expressive surface textures, pushing the boundaries of the medium through rigorous inquiry. By balancing disciplined craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, I aim to evoke quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to experience the tactile elegance of metal shaped by hand and intuition.

Copper, Silver
10 x 22 x 10 cm
2025

My practice centers on the creation of handcrafted metal vessels that bridge traditional silversmithing with intuitive experimentation. Driven by a self-directed exploration of mixed metals, I treat the studio as a site for investigating the material’s transformative reactions during hammering, annealing, and patination. My work explores the dialogue between minimalist form and expressive surface textures, pushing the boundaries of the medium through rigorous inquiry. By balancing disciplined craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, I aim to evoke quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to experience the tactile elegance of metal shaped by hand and intuition.