Zifan Sun is a London-based artist and photographer whose work explores memory, human connections, and the sense of belonging. With a background in architecture from Scotland, she navigates the interplay of space, light, and cultural identity. Her journey spans cities and cultures, from China to London and beyond, shaping a nuanced perspective on place and self. Through her art, she reflects on the complexity of migration and the fluid nature of home, capturing fleeting moments that bridge personal history with collective experience.

Master's degree in Jewellery and Metal Royal College of Art - London
Bachelor's degree in Product Design (Jewellery）
China University of Geosciences - Wuhan

Publications
JUZI MAGAZINE NO.72 JUNE .June 2023
The work "Post Punk" appeared on the cover of JUZI magazine.
SELIN MAGAZINE ISSUE 28 VOL.45 May 2023
The work "Cosmic Colony" was included in the Dutch magazine Selin

Yuhan Tong is a Chinese jewellery artist currently studying at London College of Fashion. Renowned for bold experimentation and innovation, she creatively blends traditional materials with unconventional elements to craft strikingly unique and expressive pieces. Passionate about pushing artistic boundaries, Yuhan encourages others to embrace fearless exploration, continuously broaden their horizons, and authentically communicate their inner worlds through the transformative and daring language of art.

I am a Taiwanese craft designer and artist based in London, dedicated to creating pieces that merge functionality with artistic expression. Drawing inspiration from everyday surroundings and the organic beauty of nature, my work explores the balance between structure and fluidity. With a deep appreciation for materials and craftsmanship, I handcraft each piece to reflect simplicity, purpose, and emotional connection. My designs aim to evoke a sense of place and memory, transforming ordinary objects into meaningful experiences. Through my practice, I strive to push the boundaries of craft and design, creating works that resonate both visually and functionally.

YouJin Seo is a multidisciplinary jewellery and object maker based in Seoul and London. Her work merges traditional craftsmanship with experimental and conceptual approaches, exploring the intersections of jewellery, objects, and installations. She holds a Master’s degree in Jewellery and Metal from the Royal College of Art, where she developed a distinctive practice centered on the dualities of human experience and emotion - connection and isolation, presence and absence, order and chaos - exploring how these themes shape our emotional landscapes.

Yingying Qiu is a London-based jewellery designer with a background in Jewellery & Metals from the Royal College of Art and Fashion Design from the China Academy of Art.

Yibo Wan is an artist based in London, holding a degree in Moving Image from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Jewellery & Metal from the Royal College of Art. Her multidisciplinary practice spans visual art, moving image, and sculptural jewellery. Yibo explores the intricate connections between human emotions, perception, and the body’s interaction with its environment. Through core narratives, abstraction, and focus on fleeting moments, her work delves into subtle psychological experiences, creating immersive emotional landscapes that resonate with personal and emotional narratives.

My practice delves into the heterogeneous emotions of contemporary individuals, seeking to recover sensibilities lost in an age of mass production. Informed by Marguerite Duras and the concept of écriture féminine, my work explores the fluidity of identity and the constantly shifting nature of emotional landscapes, mirroring the malleability of clay itself. This process reveals the fractured yet resilient essence of "home," both as a space of longing and unresolved trauma and as a site of personal memory and generational legacy. The repetitive nature of my creative process reflects the cyclical nature of memory, creating a tangible dialogue between intimate experience and universally resonant social themes.

Sugandh Makwana, designer & collaborator of boundary-crossing jewellery, is known for her deeply reflective style that bridges tradition and innovation, enriched with cultural sensitivity and personal storytelling. Hailing from India and sculpted by experiences at Central Saint Martins, she looks through the lens of unconscious biases and brings attention to the ordinary yet significant parts of one's culture that add to their personality more than they realise.

Sugandh hopes to inspire others to see cultural heritage not as a limitation but as a superpower. She encourages people to embrace their individuality, drawing strength from the aspects of their upbringing, showing that you can be modern while proudly holding on to your roots. As a passionate creator, she aims to create pieces that transcend cultural barriers and expresses this through bold designs.

Srirat Jongsanguandi is a Thai-British artist and designer based in London. Born and raised in Thailand, she moved to London at age 8. After earning a distinction in her art foundation, she studied at Manchester School of Architecture, also graduating with distinction, before continuing her training at AHMM. She later founded a design startup focused on interiors, spatial design, furniture, and objects.

Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, creating pieces that elevate daily rituals. Her designs are subtle yet bold, combining culture, storytelling, and artistry with a deep appreciation for craft.

Sonia Stanyard is a London-based artist with a BA Honours in Fine Art.
Internationally exhibited, with a solo show, Nurtured Landscapes, at Lab 610 De Faveri Contemporary Art Gallery in Italy, group shows at London Art Fair, Basel Art Fair and Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair, and was the winner of The Door Prize for Painting at Centre Space Gallery, Bristol.
Participated in residencies at the prestigious Vermont Studio Centre (USA) and slab building at West Dean College, Sussex.
Upcoming exhibitions at Rabetts Gallery, London, Sluice and LungA School, Iceland and Artist Open Studio part of Camberwell Arts Festival.

Seongmin Kim is a London-based contemporary jewellery artist exploring the subtle emotions of human connections. A Central Saint Martins graduate with a BA (Hons) in Jewellery Design, her background and deep interest in fine arts shape her distinct artistic identity across various visual art forms. Working with natural materials like pearl and mother-of-pearl, she crafts symbolic, timeless pieces that resonate deeply with her audience. Beyond traditional jewellery, her practice extends to objects and installations, seamlessly blending craftsmanship with emotional depth.

Seong's work has been exhibited at Goldsmiths' Centre, in the Cluster Jewellery Exhibition(2024), Copeland Gallery and Alsolike Gallery(2025). Continuously refining her technical expertise, she aims to create exhibitions that foster meaningful dialogue and forge stronger connections. Through immersive and interactive storytelling, she redefines contemporary jewellery as a narrative-driven art form that reflects and engages with everyday life.

Sanika Divekar is an architect and ceramicist based in Bath, UK. Originally from Mumbai, her practice is deeply influenced by the city’s dynamic urban landscape and her Indian heritage. Her work explores the intersection of material memory, environmental transformation, and human impact, often using clay as a narrative tool. She works with wild clay, foraged matter, and industrial waste, creating ceramic vessels that reflect the tension between permanence and impermanence. Sanika’s work blends traditional forms with contemporary concerns, encouraging reflection on the evolving relationship between people, materials, and the Earth.

Samriddhi Tiwari is a contemporary jewellery designer from India, whose design language leans towards merging the ethics and values of traditional techniques with modern technology to create wearable sculptural forms.
Her passion lies in exploring the space between culture, heritage, and contemporary sensibilities, while also focusing on aspects of sustainability and ethical production.
Samriddhi draws significant inspiration from her Indian heritage and considers it a crucial part of shaping her interest and values in design. She completed her Master's degree at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and is currently working as a jewellery designer based in London.

Ruiyi Wang is a Shanghainese artist and maker based in London. Her artistic practice is characterised by innovation, humour, and a profound fascination with everyday objects. Motivated by a persistent interest in applied art, Ruiyi completed her BA in Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins and MA in Jewellery and Metal at the Royal College of Art, before pursuing her silversmith training at Bishopsland. Her experiences also include working on fashion jewellery for designer brands in Shanghai and exhibiting her contemporary artwork in London, Chicago, Porto and Munich.

‘Sonder’, the idea that everyone lives a life just as vivid as one’s own, touches on looking to others for approval and the social value of fitting in (nobody is thinking about you, they’re thinking about themselves). Through sonder we are freed from what others think of us, providing a sense of comfort/safety - ultimately leading to a sense of belonging, as we find a home in the comfort sonder provides.

Mirit Weinstock is a multimedia visual artist, fashion and jewelry designer, Ikebana and floral artist, practicing Washi (Japanese paper) art and ceramics. Founder and creative director of the handcrafted luxury brand Mirit Weinstock Jewelry. Based in Japan.

In her work, Mirit explores time and duration: the dialogue between time, nature, space, the cycles of life, and crafts that fold years of creation within them.
For Mirit, crafts, art, and jewelry inspire one another, resulting in a body of work that explores the traditional-contemporary continuum.

Maria Stella is a London-based multidisciplinary artist, born in 1996 and of Greek origin. She graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design from the Jewellery Linking Bodies department in 2022. Her creative practice encompasses sculptures, performances, public interventions, photography, art-video installations, writing, and publications. As an artist, she explores the ancient ritual of lamentation within contemporary art, the use of language as a material, the interplay between inner and outer realms, the contrast of dark and light, the concept of gentleness, cultural and natural preservation, the world soul, and the power of fairytales.
Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. This includes showings at Munich Jewellery Week in 2023 (Munich, Germany), OBSESSED! Jewellery Festival in 2023 and 2019 (Amsterdam, Netherlands), St Augustine's Tower Hackney in 2024 (London, UK), Fashion For Good in 2023 (Amsterdam, Netherlands), London Craft Week in 2023 (London, UK), Huygens' Hofwijck in 2022 (Voorburg, Netherlands), and Cluster Photography & Print Fair in 2022 (Oxo Tower, London, UK).

Makila Nsika is a jewellery designer deeply connected to the artistic traditions of the Republic of Congo. With a Master’s in French Literature from Sorbonne and an MA in Design from Central Saint Martins, she explores the intersection of storytelling, material innovation, and contemporary luxury. In 2020, she founded M.Kala, reinterpreting Congolese craftsmanship through modern design. Her work has been multi-awarded. Through M.Kala, Makila Nsika’s research-driven practice explores the convergence of traditional and modern techniques with contemporary aesthetics, contributing to the broader discourse on craft preservation.

Layla Yuanxing Lin is a London-based metal artist whose work is defined by an innovative approach to wire-working. After completing her studies at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art, Layla has focused on developing a distinctive body of work centered around woven wires. Her artistry is deeply rooted in her ongoing exploration of women’s craft traditions which serve as the foundation for her creations.

Lanxin Zhang is a Chinese contemporary jewelry artist currently based in Birmingham, UK. She graduated from the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University. By integrating jewelry into daily rituals, she interrogates the social dimensions of the body activity. Zhang’s work involves the fields of behavioral and body science, exploring new ways for wearers to interact with the objects they adorn, and bringing beauty into creations.

Kong Qianyang (b. 1998, Ningbo) is a London-based Chinese artist whose works span across sculpture, photography, poem and textile. She has been living in the UK since 2017. From 2017 to 2020, she studied Knitwear for Fashion at the Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. After moving to London in 2021, she pursued and received a Master’s degree in Textiles at the Royal College of Art in 2023.

​​Graduating from Central St Martins in 2008, I worked for luxury jewellery brand Solange Azagury-Partridge for a number of years, before returning home to Wales to teach secondary Art & Design, start a family, and develop a bespoke jewellery business of my own. After working in traditional fine materials as a bespoke goldsmith for almost a decade, I desired an injection of new energy. Now, fuelled by a recent MA in Jewellery & Metal at the RCA, my practice is currently primarily focusing on the exploration and communication of my own personal Matrescence.

South African designer, Jacqueline Baker, explores the multiplicity of stained glass and how light and colour can transform our daily living spaces.
Taking from her background in Fine Art and Landscape Architecture she creates handcrafted pieces that transform space while maintaining the tradition of stained glass craftsmanship.
Inspired by modern form, she merges the nostalgia of coloured glass into the everyday, inviting the viewer to explore the relationship between materiality, colour, form and emotion through each design.

Hanyi Feng is an object and jewellery maker from China, completed her studies in jewellery at the School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University in 2023. She is currently an Artist in Residence at SoJ, based in Birmingham. Hanyi’s work has been showcased at many international jewellery and silversmithing fairs and exhibitions, she has also been selected for Talent – Master of the Future 2025. She works with a variety of materials, fusing different surfaces and textures. Both jewellery and objects serve as embodiments of emotional and behavioural reflections, visualizing the flowing mind and moment.

Freya Roze Richmond has always had art, creativity and design at the centre of her life.
Freya Roze was named 'Designers to watch in 2021' by Stella Magazine. Previously has been the Winner of FESPA for 'Future Airport Design of the Future' decking out a trade show in Berlin and Premiere Vision, Paris. Previously Freya’s textiles have been featured in Living Etc, Homes and Interiors, Stella Mag; Sunday Telegraph and English Home Mag.
Prior to this Freya received a First-Class Honour’s degree in Printed Textile Design for Fashion at Brighton University, she went on to work as Head Print & Embroidery Designer for the luxury British Fashion Designer, Richard Quinn for over two years before moving over to the world of interiors.

Emiline explores intimacy within self, healing through the bodily and the performative. She is an international practitioner, interrogating architectural textiles for pain and rehabilitation, working artistically and methodically as an artist, designer, and researcher.

Fascinated by the dialogue between structures and the body. It is haptic, the subversive, honing the deeply personal, reflecting upon ancestral trauma and oppression of bodies. Merging the poetic and the scientific, she employs knit to catalyze a lost layer of protection, shielding and unveiling.

Emiline is a graduate of the Master of Arts, Textiles Programme at Royal College of Art and the Bachelor of Industrial Design, Industrial and Interaction Design Program at Syracuse University, New York.

Clouds Lin is a Chinese artist, designer based in London. The exploration of life around him through painting has been going on since his childhood, focusing on the exploration of primitive art and modern development, including ancient Chinese figurines, Miao culture, Dunhuang murals and modern surrealist art. During his undergraduate study in London, he used fashion as a 3d medium to show 2d paintings , so as to explore more possibilities of art and the current society. After living in Paris for six months during the epidemic period, he was deeply affected by the local culture and decided to return to painting itself, studying the relationship between personal identity and collective society, using his own experience as the source. His current painting is based on the consciousness of the daily accumulation of draft materials through the painting expression to continue to explore the primitive human emotions behind it.
His painting, projects, design works are presented in London, Shanghai, Beijing, Guiyang, and he has a degree in BA Fashion Central Saint Martins, Art and Design foundation in South Essex college.

Self-taught, Cindy Fournier is a Swiss digital collagist and writer, currently based in London (UK), who viscerally explores French and English poetry through dark aesthetics. Awarded the MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Critical Studies at Central Saint Martins in 2017, after studying at the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design, where she started experimenting with digital photography, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create mixed-media visuals, she launched FOR THE ROMANTICS LEFT ALIVE in March 2023. Cindy exhibited a selection of her artworks in NYC Times Square supported by the Plogix Gallery and at The Holy Art Gallery in London.

Anyi Ji earned her BA in Fine Art and Sculpture from Camberwell College of Arts，and set to continue her artistic journey by pursuing an MA in Ceramic & Glass at the Royal College of Art. Her work draws from the quiet power of natural and the spiritual depth of Buddhist philosophy，exploring the impermance of life through the delicate forms of ceramics.

Anna is a German multidisciplinary designer and creative practitioner based in London. She recently completed her MA in Interaction Design at UAL where she developed projects that engage audiences in thought-provoking ways while exploring the intersection of technology, design and society through installations, artefacts and exhibitions.


Her work has been exhibited at Ars Electronica and Science Gallery London, reflecting her interest in speculative design as well as creating digital and physical experiences to challenge perceptions.

Amy Stevens is a Surrey based textile designer and maker whose work explores the wonder of our natural surroundings, fragile details and the interaction of colour and light. Amy blends traditional heritage techniques with experimental ideas and methods to capture fine details in her work utilising all the knowledge from her first-class Textile Design degree and close work with Heritage Mills. With an emphasis on creating beautiful things to enjoy, Amy is still learning and exploring within her craft, finding joy within her practice which she hopes can be absorbed by those who admire her work.

Allison Gómez is a British-Colombian Leather Goods Designer and Maker based in South London.
Having commenced her field of practice at London College of Fashion, graduating as a Cordwainer, she received notable awards including the Worshipful Company of Curriers Award for Excellence in Leathercraft, The Jimmy Choo Award in Accessories Design, and the Cockpit Arts Make it Award for young entrepreneurs.
Allison is the founder of Ata Sué, a luxury leather goods brand that honours her cultural heritage, seeking to regenerate its wealth through fashion. She also freelances, creating commissioned pieces for London Fashion Week and specialises in Luxury Bespoke Leather Embossing.

Alia Wilmot is a London based textile artist whose global upbringing across five continents informs her rich visual language. Her practice centers around horsehair weaving, a deeply personal craft that merges her lifelong connection with horses and her passion for textiles. Through her collection Equus by Alia Memories Weaved, she explores themes of nature, memory, and resilience, creating works that balance tradition and modernity.

Ying Lin is a London-based architectural designer. She specializes in integrating advanced technology with architecture, focusing on innovative, sustainable designs that dynamically respond to contemporary urban challenges.

Guo Cheng is a multidisciplinary artist and interior designer currently studying for a Masters in Interior Design at the Royal College of Art in London. She holds a BA in Exhibition Design from the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts and her work incorporates space transformation, architecture, film, costume props and installation art.

Xidian Wang is a designer and researcher based in Cambridge and London. Her projects focus on feminist architectural design, minority representation, and spatial justice. She has a keen interest in interdisciplinary approaches and media. With an MPhil degree from the University of Cambridge, her graduate thesis project, "New Domesticity: The Shared Life of Low-Income Single Mother Families in Tokyo," conducted in Cambridge and Tokyo, won several awards and nominations, including the Azure AZ Awards and the RIBA Presidents Medal. She received her Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Psychology from Tsinghua University, which shaped her perspective on the nuanced relationship between architectural spaces and people.

Lingxi Zhang is a London-based artist and designer who graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London, in 2024. Her work explores the intersection of art, design, and technology, pushing the boundaries of traditional design practices.

Muyan Gao is an artist who creates paper pulp works that explore the relationship between sculpture and functionality. With a BA from the Glasgow School of Art and an MFA from Chelsea College of Art and Design, Muyan has utilized forms and recycled paper to make sculptures that can be used. She currently lives in Beijing and London, where she owns and operates her studio.

Shaden Almutlaq and Xiao Tan are artists based in London and the founders of Tectrix Collective. The duo met during their study at the RCA, where Xiao was working towards an MA in Textiles and Shaden in Design Products. Tectrix Collective is a platform that champions collaboration between artists and designers who prioritise ethical materiality.

Rosie Grosvenor is a 2024 graduate from Manchester School of Art, with a First Class Honours Degree in Textiles in Practice. My practice as a knitted textile designer is rooted in heritage, with inspiration being pulled from my own ancestry to be articulated into a modern concept. I aim to push the form of knitted textiles through materiality and the manipulation of yarns to create experimental and dynamic outcomes.

Yiqing Xie is a jewellery artist who graduated from the London College of Fashion, specialising in Fashion Jewellery. Her work explores the fusion of traditional and unconventional materials, drawing inspiration from her cultural background.

Jian Gao was born and raised in Urumuqi, XinJiang, China. She has four siblings and is the third in her family. She completed her undergraduate studies in Fashion Design at FIDM in California, USA, and graduated with a master's degree in Jewelry & Metal from the Royal College of Art.

Sijia Chen is a landscape designer, spatial designer, architect and illustrator who is committed to speaking out for environmental justice through her work.

In my artistic journey, I explore both the world and myself, aiming to create a distinctive visual language. My work emphasizes a deep respect for nature and a commitment to sustainable development. This dedication informs my artistic practice and personal mission, advocating for environmental awareness and promoting harmony between humans and nature.

Zheyuan is a multi-disciplinary artist actively engaged in the field of visual communications, fine arts, experience design and creative programming. Curiosity is the number one driver. Zheyuan is keen to explore the combination of concept and vision and believes that ideas and techniques are fluid and open. Zheyuan likes to design easily and joyfully, bringing a pleasant experience to the output.

Ekta Bagri is an innovative ceramic artist and researcher based in Oxford. Her artistic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art and History of Art from Goldsmiths University of London, followed by a Master's in Ceramics & Glass from the Royal College of Art, London. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Archaeology of Asian Ceramics at Oxford University.

Xuanlin He is a textile artist specializing in knitting and natural dyeing. She holds a master's degree in textiles from the Royal College of Art and a bachelor's degree in fashion from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Xuanlin has mastered traditional textile techniques and has showcased her work at China Graduate Fashion Week.

Master Textile design Chelsea college of arts
“Blossom behind the sea” install in Airbnb Hangzhou 2022
“Blossom behind the sea” install in “Beyond the west lake” 2022
“Narcissus” in London Fitzrovia Gallery “Mirror and shadow” Exhibition 2024

In the realm of jewellery design, Jiayi Zhang emerges as a visionary artist, whose creative journey began with a dedicated pursuit of knowledge at Central Saint Martins, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Jewelry Design. Jiayi's artistic ethos is rooted in an unwavering commitment to explore the vast possibilities that lie within materials, colours, and forms.

Sixu is a jewellery designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins. Influenced by her mother, she has developed a keen interest in feminist themes, exploring these ideas deeply in her work. Her creations focus on examining the roles and identities of women within traditional societal frameworks, using jewellery design as a means to challenge and redefine cultural stereotypes about women.

Jaxi Liu, a creative and dynamic Gemini, is a Chinese Fashion Visual Merchandising and Branding professional based in London. Originally trained in law with both undergraduate and master's degrees from China, Jaxi discovered her true passion in the world of art. This transition has enriched her work, blending analytical precision with creative flair.

Camila Barvo, born in Medellín, Colombia, is a mix media textile artist based in London. With a background in textile design from La Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, she became passionate about embroidery as a language of expression and driven to pursue textiles from a conceptual and material research.

Xinyu Jiang's artistic journey is defined by academic rigor and creative exploration. Holding a Master's degree in Costume Design for Performance from the London College of Fashion, specializing in wearable arts, she adeptly navigates the convergence of fashion and art.

Zan Wang (b. 1997) is a professional artist and researcher based in London, UK. Currently, she is a PhD researcher in contemporary art and philosophy at Lancaster University. She completed her BFA at the School of Visual Arts in 2019 and her MFA in Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2021. Zan's practice explores trace, and ephemerality, and the demarcation and erasure of borders within landscape paintings. Utilising mixed media materials and cyanotype overlay painting, she investigates the multiplicity of awareness and internalised landscapes. Her work features motifs such as relics, stages, and windows, which act as boundaries and portals, offering a multi-layered exploration of space, time, and transformation. Over the past five years, Zan has exhibited in London, Lancaster, and Sheffield in the UK, as well as in New York and Baltimore in the US.

Yuxin Luo（b.2000）is a Textiles Designer who is currently based in Wuhan, China. With a background in Fashion Design, she focuses on the sustainable development and materials of society and fashion industry.

I explored the concept of identity in art and design, highlighting the tendency to categorize works by similar characteristics, such as materials, which often leads to overlooking their diversity. To challenge this stereotypical thinking, I aim to stop defining rigid categories and instead promote a more open perspective on objects, maintaining their possibilities.

Yuanyuan Hu is a media artist and multimedia designer.
Born in China, she is currently studying in MA Interaction Design at the University of the Arts London. She focuses on the combination of ecology, classical culture, technological philosophy and future narratives, and uses artificial intelligence as a driving force to produce immersive interactive multimedia installations and performances that build worlds at the intersection of the physical and digital realms.

Yiyuan Bai held a postgraduate degree in textiles from the Royal College of Art in London 2023, where she focused on making sustainable materials from herbal medicines, beans, sodium alginates, tree leaves and other natural sources. She applied her bio-design and CMF expertise to craft bio-materials and explored the effects of natural dyeing on herbal medicines.

Yirui Deng is a jewellery artist who has completed her MA degree in RCA Jewellery and Metal in London, Bachelor degree of Gold and Silversmithing from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.