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About

Liu Qiwei(Mervin) is an Chinese award-winning contemporary artist& designer recognized for his art jewellery and silversmithing sculptures based in Edinburgh.  He is a member of Craft Scotland, the Association for Contemporary Jewellery (UK). And he is currently pursuing a PhD in Edinburgh College of Art.

 

As a jeweller and silversmith, his work is often inspired by the movements found in nature and incorporates a variety of materials, techniques, and structures. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of crafts and exploring the intersection of different cultures is reflected in his ability to create deeply meaningful pieces. His works have won multiple awards, and have been exhibited around world.

 

As an researcher, his interest include research-through-design, craft as a design methodology and design& craft under cultural context. He takes part in the Craft Hub EU project.

Education

2021- Now.    Ph.D., Design, Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh, UK

 

2016-2017.    MA, Jewellery Silversmithing and Related Products. School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, UK

 

2012-2016.    BA, Jewellery Design, Gemmological Institute, China University of Geosciences(Wuhan), China

Honours & Public Collections 

2024.     Gorgeous Jewellery Award 2024,  Design Shanghai, China.

2023.     Public Collection, Oriental museum, Durham, UK.

 

2020.     Nominated, Friedrich Becker Prize 2020, Germany

 

2019.     Bronze Award, The First International Peridot Design Contest, China

 

2018.     Gold Award, The Goldsmith’s Crafts &Design Council Award, UK

 

2016.     Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Art Competition Bronze Award, 2016 China

 

2015.     Academician Scholarship, China University of Geosciences, China

 

2014.     Lidafo Scholarship, China University of Geosciences, China 

Exhibition & Professional Experiences 

2024.             Contemporary Jewellery Prize Enjoia't 2024 Exhibition, Design Museum of Barcelona, Spain

2024.             Now&Then, Vosual Arts Scotland Centenary Show, Edinburgh Dalkeith Palace, UK

2024.             Gorgeous Jewellery 1.0, Design Shanghai, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Centre, China

2024.             Collect 2024, Somerset House, London, UK

2023.             The 6th New Crafts International Emerging Artists Group Exhibition & Symposium, Changchun, China

 

2023.             Craft Hub EU Conference, Funded by Craft Scotland, Oslo, Norway

 

2023.             European Academy of Design Conference 2023, Glasgow, UK

2023.             197th Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, UK

 

2022.             Peridot - The Gift of Hope, Special Exhibition, Jewelry Museum of ShenZhen, ShenZhen, China​

2020.             China International Jewellery Fair, Beijing, China

2020.             Friedrich Becker Prize  2020 Exhibition, Düsseldorf, Germany

 

2019.             Symbiotica-Chow Tai Fook VIP High-end Jewellery Fair, Presented as design expert, Beijing, China

2019              Heart Failure, Lalabeyou gallery, Madrid, Spain

2019              Heart Failure, Athens Jewellery week, Athens, Greece

2019.             Heart Failure, Munich Jewellery week, Munich, Germany

2018.             Heart Failure, Alliages Gallery, Lille, France

 

2018-2019.    The National Modern Metal and Glass Art Exhibition, Dalian& Shenyang. China

 

2018              In the Drawer, Radiant Pavilion Biennial, Melbourne, Australia

 

2018.             Uniquely UK exhibition, International Jewellery London, UK

 

2018.             Transitions, Artists in Residence Exhibition, SOJ, Birmingham . UK

 

2018.             Counterpoint, 5th Exhibition of Munich Jewellery week, Munich, Germany

 

2018.             GCDC Award Exhibition 2018, Goldsmiths Hall, London. UK

 

2017.             Beijing International Jewellery Art Exhibition, Beijing. China

 

2017.             Informed Chaos exhibition of jewellery &objects, Birmingham. UK

Work Expierences

2024.             Jewellery and Silversmithing Tutor, Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh

2022.             Teaching Assistant, Edinburgh Future Institution, University of Edinburgh

2021.             Artist in Residence, School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, UK

 

2018-2020.    Fine& High Jewellery Designer, Chow Tai Fook Jewllery Group, China

 

2017-2018.    Artist in Residence, School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, UK

Press

2024.             SNAG(Society of North American Goldsmiths) Metalsmith Vol 44-3 2024: Cover Page

https://snagmetalsmith.org/metalsmith/past-issues/

2024.             Artmag-334-sp | Oct 4 2024: Hand-made.p.44

https://artmag.co.uk/magazine/artmag-334/#page=45

2024.             Craft Scotland Journal: Legacy and Impact: the Final Chapter of the Craft Hub EU Project.   https://www.craftscotland.org/journal/article/legacy-and-impact-the-final-chapter-of-the-craft-hub-eu-project

2023.             The Herald: Scottish seaweed, old books and animal ashes chosen for Collect 2024

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23914874.scottish-seaweed-old-books-animal-ashes-chosen-collect-2024/

2020.             Sohu: Fuli Gems invites you to the "Bazaar Jewellery Designer Exhibition" to unlock the fashionable "play" of olivine.  https://www.sohu.com/a/437460993_663522

 

2016.             Sohu Fashion:The brilliant interstellar adornments that can be worn.

https://fashion.sohu.com/20160505/n447799983.shtml

2016.             Sina: Announcement of the Winners of the 5th Annual "Imagine the Future" Jewelry Design Competition for College Students in 2015

https://fashion.sohu.com/20160505/n447799983.shtml

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