• Xiaoyan Guan, George Brown College
“Jewellery for me not only is an accessory or an ornament, but also could be a piece of art, a sculpture, an installation, or part of our bodies. I am inspired by organic and abstract forms, as well as minimalism that embraces a practical or logical aspect of life. Most of my work features geometric shapes, which through forms, lines, dimension, texture, and the harmonious flow, create esthetic representations of idea. I enjoy designing and creating new ideas, focusing also on craftsmanship and details.”
• Mio Konfedrat, George Brown College
“When imagining an evening in the city of lights, the following words come to my mind: ‘elegant,’ ‘mysterious,’ ‘romantic,’ and ‘luminous.’ My ring is set with a star sapphire in the middle, representing Paris with lights surrounding it. The stars appear in the darkening sky, the night is young—it is the moment to shine.”
