BIO
Caiyang Yin is currently a PhD candidate at Glasgow School of Art. Following his MFA graduation from the Edinburgh College of Art in 2018, he proceeded to Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery to work as an artist in residence and started his career as an independent contemporary jewellery artist. During his tenure, besides assisting teaching and helping with student-teacher communication, he continued his exploration of visual expression, craftsmanship, and materials in contemporary jewellery. Gradually , he developed a stable and distinctive artistic style characterized by sculptural aesthetics and playfulness, garnering numerous accolades within the industry.
He believes that contemporary jewelry is a material manifestation of people's emotions and attitudes. Therefore, if it serves its full expressive function, contemporary jewelry does not need to please the audience based on traditional aesthetic concepts. Instead, it should be able to provoke thoughts, evoke emotions, and in some cases, cause necessary discomfort.
Education Background
2022- PhD in School of Design, Glasgow School of Art
2015-2019 Master of Art, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Design
2016-2018 Master of Fine Art, University of Edinburgh, Jewellery and Silversmithing
2011-2015 Bachelor of Art, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Jewellery Design
Awards & Bursaries
2024 Japan Jewellery Competition Shortlisted, Tokyo
2023 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, 2 x Silver Awards in 3D Craft Junior Jeweller , London
2023 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Silver Award in 3D Craft Junior Chasers, London
2023 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Bronze Award in 3D Design Smallworkers , London
2023 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Bronze Award in 3D Craft Junior SIlversmiths Section
2023 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Bronze Award in 3D Craft Junior Smallworkers & Modelmakers, London
2022 The Silver Society Prize for Silver Smithing, London
2022 Elements Festival Emerging Jeweller Award, Edinburgh
2022 Dr. Mahtab Hanna Award at ACJ 25th Anniversary Exhibition: Meanings & Messages, Birmingham
2021 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Gold Award in Conceptual Jewellery, London
2021 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Gold Award in Jeweller Craft Section, London
2021 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Bronze Award in Precious Jewellery in Silver, London
2021 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, Bronze Award in Ready-to-Wear Jewellery, London
2019 Goldsmiths’ Fair Graduate Bursary, London
2019 Outstanding Graduate(postgraduate), China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
2019 Outstanding Graduate(postgraduate) of China University of Geosciences, Wuhan
2019 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition, The Podolsky Award, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2019 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition Precious Metal Jewellery Gold Award, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2019 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition Fashion LED Jewellery Silver Award, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2019 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition Chaser(Junior) Silver Award, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2018 The Incorporation of Goldsmiths, Scottish Goldsmiths Trust Precious Metal Grant, Edinburgh
2018 Scottish Gemmological Association Gemset Jewellery Design Competition Highly Commended, Edinburgh
2018 NewDesigners ‘One Year In Spotted’, London
2017 Scottish Gemmological Association Gemset Jewellery Design Competition Highly Commended, Sterling
2016 Tashi Jewellery Design Competition Premium Prize, Wuhan
2015 Outstanding Graduate(undergraduate) of China University of Geosciences, Wuhan
2015 Outstanding Graduation Work Award, Wuhan
2015 China University of Geosciences Jewellery Design Degree Show, Wuhan
2012-2014 Chow Tai Fook Scholarship, Wuhan
2012 National Scholarship, Wuhan
Exhibitions & Fairs
2024 JJDA Competition Exhibition, Tokyo
2023 Digital Showcase of ACJ 'Meanings and Messages' in 2023 Artistarjewels at Milano Jewellery Week
2023 The Golden Touch：Contemporary International Jewelry and Metal Arts Triennial & International Travelling Exhibition, Shanghai
2023 Collect, London
2022 Elements Festival, Edinburgh
2022 Goldsmiths' Fair, London
2022 Goldsmith North, Sheffield
2022 'Meanings and Messages' ACJ 25th Anniversary touring Exhibition
2022 'Face to Face' themed exhibition, Diana Porter Jewellery, Bristol
2021 Elements Festival, Edinburgh
2021 Goldsmiths' Fair, London
2020 GC&DC 2019 Award Winners Retrospective Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2020 Growth & Evolution International Jewellery Exhibition, Kunming, Beijing
2020 Goldsmith North(selected), Sheffield
2020 Goldsmiths’ Fair, online
2020 DBC International Art Jewellery Expo, Beijing
2020 Goldsmiths' Fair, online
2020 Goldsmith North(invited), Sheffield
2020 Talisman & Amulets: Protective Jewelry in the Age of Covid, online, Mobilia Gallery
2019 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Competition Awards Winner Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
2019 ‘Flux’, BCU School of Jewellery Artist in Residence exhibition, Vittoria Street Gallery, Birmingham
2019 NewDesigners ’One Year In’, London
2019 London International Jewellery Exhibition, London
2019 ‘Cluster Jewellery Edition’ exhibition, London
2019 Beijing International Jewelry Art Exhibition, Beijing
2018 Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show, Edinburgh
2018 NewDesigners, London
2018 ‘Best of Degree Show’ Exhibition, Sixfoot Gallery, Glasgow
2017 Edinburgh College of Art ‘Benchlife’ Work in Progress Exhibition, Edinburgh
2017 Hon Kong International Jewellery Exhibition, Hong Kong
Press
Sparkle! Gifts of Contemporary Jewelry from Robert Hiller (2024)
https://www.nelson-atkins.org/art/exhibitions/sparkle-gifts-contemporary-jewelry-robert-hiller/
Meanings & Messages – ACJ's 25th Anniversary Touring Exhibition (2023)
https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/whats-on/meanings-messages-acjs-25th-anniversary-touring-exhibition
New names to see at this year’s Collect art fair (2023)
https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/stories/new-names-to-see-at-this-years-collect-art-fair
News Release: Golden night for the GSA at GCDC Awards
https://gsapress.blogspot.com/2023/03/news-release-golden-night-for-gsa-at.html
2022 The Silver Society Prize for Silver Smithing
https://www.thesilversociety.org/about-us/silver-society-prize/
2021 Janice Hosegood in Coversation with Caiyang Yin
https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/janice-hosegood-in-conversation-with-caiyang-yin/
Lyon & Turnbull’s Elemental Fair is the Finest (2021)
https://artmag.co.uk/lyon-turnbulls-elemental-fair-is-the-finest/
2021 Goldsmiths' Fair Bryna Pomp Selects
https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/bryna-pomp-selects/
2020 Crafts Magazine Sep/Oct issue
2020 Golsmiths North Exhibitior
https://goldsmithsnorth.com/portfolio/caiyang-yin/
Talisman & Amulets: Protective Jewelry in the Age of Covid (2020)
https://www.mobilia-gallery.com/exhibits/talisman-amulets-protective-jewelry-in-the-age-of-covid/
2019 BBC Culture: Why more men are wearing jewellery
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190924-why-more-men-are-wearing-jewellery
2019 Benchpeg: New Designers 2019 sparkles with a strong focus on Jewellery
https://benchpeg.com/news/new-designers-2019-sparkles-with-a-strong-focus-on-jewellery
Employment Experience:
2023- Association for Contemporary Jewellery(ACJ) Advisory Panel member
2021-2023 Association for Contemporary Jewellery(ACJ) young practitioner representative
2018 - 2022: Artist in residence in Birmingham City University School of Jewellery
2014: Jewellery designer, event manager, graphic designer at Shenzhen Sense Jewellery Company (Intern)
2011-2015: Part time painting artist, Yangzhou Van Gough Garden Art Studio
2011-2015: Part time painting teacher, Yangzhou Van Gough Garden Art Studio