pieces of jade

The Whisper of the stones.

Graduated from the Royal College of Art with an MA in Textiles Mixed Media in 2019, Jia Ling moves seamlessly between sculpture, textile art, and printmaking. Viewing art as a means of storytelling, she draws strong inspiration from archaeology, local tales, and landscape. At the heart of Jialing’s multidisciplinary practice, she aim to create objects that invite contemplation, especially regarding the relationship between humans and the natural world.

In 2020, Jia Ling founded the studio 'Pieces of Jade' in Taipei, Taiwan, and she remains closely connected to the essence of Taiwanese craftsmanship. Base on her practice, she redefines the purpose of materials and spontaneously combines elements to create unique pieces. Her works have been exhibited in various countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, the Netherlands, Italy.

工業製品のデザイン、織物芸術、繊維工芸など様々な経歴を持つ佳玲さんは、創作する時、用いた素材や表現手法はいつも日常生活の中にあるものを素材として、新しい物と古い物との化学反応を探求しています。

彼女のコンセプトは、持続可能な開発と環境保護の中に、現代のデザイナーがどのように課題を再検討し、地方の集落の人々と結びつけることを探求しています。

Pieces of Jade Project

At Pieces of Jade we want to revive these precious heritage of Taiwnaese crafts, by bridging the gap between traditional techniques and modern designs through collaborations with local artisans.

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Sounds of Craftmenship

While society benefits economically from constant technological progress, traditional craftsmanship and artisanal skills however are gradually fading away. At Pieces of Jade we want to revive these precious heritage of Taiwnaese crafts, by bridging the gap between traditional techniques and modern designs through collaborations with local artisans.

Soft Soul; Sleep

‘’Soft Soul; Sleep’’ is a collection that presents a process of self-healing while a person or a plant is sleeping. Taking reference from “Sleep Movements”, a scientific literature published in the 50s. It refers that plants would change the position of leaves to reduce the light intensity during the night in order to protect itself. In this project, Jialing uses bedroom objects as a metaphor, with the wonder of ‘‘imaging how plants sleep’’, making soft sculptures and wall hanging quilts as the process of self-healing.