Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala ngu-Sirui Zhu

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala olwenziwe ngu-Sirui Zhu ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo loBucwebe.

IntsimbiUbucwebe· 2026

Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala

ngu Sirui Zhu

Umxhasi: Niutopia

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ubucwebe

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Malunga ne-Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala

IWhispers Under Wings sisacholo sentsimbi yomqala esibunjwe njengeqongqothwane. Amaphiko angenanto ngaphakathi enza iqokobhe elicikizekileyo elivulekileyo eligcina umoyana omncinci ojingayo ngaphakathi. Njengoko umnxibi eshukuma, umoyana ongaphakathi uyashukuma uze uvelise isandi esithambileyo esifana nesentsimbi encinci. Esi sacholo saphuhliswa ngokusetyenziswa kobugcisa bokumodela ngedijithali saza senziwa ngesilivere ngendlela yokutyhida i-lost-wax casting, kwalandelwa kukugqityezelwa ngesandla, ukupholishwa nokudityaniswa ngenyameko. Lo msebenzi ungangama-20 ngama-40 ngama-15 eemilimitha. Iqongqothwane lisetyenziswe njengophawu lokhuseleko, inguqu nokomelela, ngelixa umoyana oshukumayo ubonisa ubuthathaka nomfanekiso-ngqondweni.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Whispers Under Wings ISacholo Sentsimbi Yomqala iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

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Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: This pendant reimagines the beetle as a kinetic vessel of enchantment. The hollowed wings form a delicate architectural shell, encasing a suspended sprite that moves freely within. As the wearer moves, the inner fairy gently shifts, producing a clear, bell-like resonance. The design merges sculptural precision with interactive sound, transforming jewelry into a living, sensory experience defined by motion, lightness, and subtle acoustic presence.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 20mm x 40mm x 15mm, silver weight 18.1g
Iithegi: Fairy, Beetle, Necklace, Niutopia
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: The design was developed through digital modeling to precisely define the hollow structure and internal suspension system. Using lost-wax casting, the beetle form was translated into metal while preserving fine openwork details. The inner sprite element was fabricated and integrated through a concealed kinetic mounting. Final processes included hand finishing, polishing, and careful assembly to ensure balanced movement and acoustic clarity.
Umngeni Woyilo: The main challenge was developing a hollow structure that could securely contain the inner sprite while allowing it to move freely and produce sound. The internal spacing had to be carefully adjusted to prevent obstruction while maintaining stability. Achieving the right balance between structural strength and visual lightness required multiple prototypes. Special attention was given to suspension, weight distribution, and assembly to ensure both durability and consistent kinetic response.
Uphando: The design was influenced by the forests of Vancouver, where close observation of insects, organic structures, and natural movement sparked imaginative exploration. Sketching and prototyping were used to study how a protective outer form could contain a delicate inner presence. Special attention was given to creating a hollow structure that allows internal movement while maintaining stability. Through iterative testing, the relationship between protection, motion, and sound was refined, resulting in a piece that reflects the quiet vitality and mystery of nature.
Inkuthazo: The design is inspired by the beetle, a symbol of protection, transformation, and resilience. By envisioning the beetle as a living vessel, the piece explores the idea of an inner spirit sheltered within a structured exterior. The suspended sprite represents fragility and imagination, while the hollow wings suggest permeability rather than enclosure. Movement and sound become metaphors for presence, reminding the wearer that life, even when protected, remains dynamic and responsive.
Ubude Beprojekthi: The project stated in December 2025 in Vancouver and finished in January 2026.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: The pendant comes to life through the wearer’s movement. As the body shifts, the small inner sprite gently moves within the hollow beetle form, creating a soft, bell-like sound. This subtle motion transforms the piece from a static object into a responsive presence. The interaction is intuitive and continuous, allowing the wearer to experience the jewelry not only visually, but through sound and movement.
Amalungu Eqela: Sirui Zhu
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image#1: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#2: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#3: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#4: Photographer Sirui Zhu
Image#5: Photographer Sirui Zhu