Heng Lee . Artist
Heng Lee, a graduate of the Graduate Institute of Applied Arts at TNNUA in 2011, is the creative force behind the contemporary jewelry brand Heng Lee Jewelry. Since its inception in 2012, the brand has gained international recognition, with Lee's works being selected for prestigious events like the New Traditional Jewellery Design Contest in the Netherlands, the BKV-Prize 2013 for Young Applied Arts in Bavaria, Germany, and the Fifth International Biennial of Enamel Art in Lithuania.
In 2015, under an initiative by the Kaohsiung Bureau of Cultural Affairs to retain local talents, Lee established the first contemporary jewelry art space in Kaohsiung, “PIN sstudio.” Over the past few years, he has played a pivotal role in promoting contemporary jewelry in Taiwan. He has hosted numerous jewelry artists from both local and international backgrounds for exhibitions and lectures and has curated international jewelry exhibitions, enhancing Taiwan’s global artistic dialogue.
Protector Hanitu Series . is deeply influenced by the mythology of the Bunun tribe, wherein "Hanidu" is revered as a crucial protector and guide in people's lives, as well as a mediator between humans and nature. This concept bears resemblance to the Patronus in the Harry Potter series, which evolves with a person's age and life experiences. The series features brooches that draw inspiration from the spiritual flora and fauna associated with the Bunun tribe. These pieces uniquely combine fiber and cloth with traditional Bunun cross-stitch embroidery to mimic natural textures. Worn on the right side of the chest, these brooches serve not only as protectors but also as mediums for heart-to-heart dialogue and for the preservation and telling of ancient stories.
Available works
Protector Hanitu – Bunun sacred bird hold the firewood in its mouth . brooch
Material: Nickel silver plated with 20K gold , thread, silk organza
Size: 12.5 cm x 11 cm x 1 cm 2021
One of kind
Protector Hanitu – Mountain Palms Shading the Sun. brooch
Material: Nickel silver plated with platinum , brass, thread, silk organza
Size: 7.5 cm x 10 cm x 0.5 cm 2021
One of kind
Protector Hanitu – Owl . brooch
Material: Nickel silver plated with platinum , brass, thread, silk organza Size: 12.5 cm x 11 cm x 1 cm 2023
One of kind
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