Jewelry Artists Li Sang Artist Statement In my creations I try to present original nature and traditional Chinese culture through a contemporary view and design. I am engaged in the craftsmanship of knitting using materials of ceramic, wood, string, etc. The Chinese Knot inspires my recent work; I’m featuring them in my jewelry, making them more colorful and simplifying their shape. Biography Born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province 2001 Bachelor’s degree, The Art Institute of China Currently enrolled in master’s program in jewelry design at Shanghai University Fine Arts College Achievements March 2009 The 2009 International Contemporary Jewelry & Metals Exhibition January 2009 The Fourth Annual Modern Hand-Crafted Arts Exhibition January 2008 ‘Modern Antiquity’ – The Third Annual Modern Hand-Crafted Arts Exhibition November 2007 The 19th Sino-Japanese Exchange Exhibition, Shanghai