Reborn
Live on.
Original
Object
Before reform:
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Amidst the enchanting moments they shared, the lovers decided to seal their bond with a pair of bracelets. Each bracelet was delicately engraved with their names, symbolising an eternal connection that they believed would withstand the test of time.
However, their perfect union was soon disrupted by the intrusion of an outsider, casting a dark shadow over their once-sweet relationship. The sweetness he had once tasted swiftly turned bitter, and tears streamed down his cheek, his lip quivering with a mixture of misery and resentment.
Confronted with the betrayal, it would have been easier to succumb to pure anger and hate, hoping to find solace in letting go. But the true torment lay in clinging to the remnants of love, trapped in a never-ending cycle of bowing and begging. A void consumed his heart, yearning for an end to the anguish that followed him everywhere.
In a moment of despair, a friend offered a gift that held profound meaning. It was a precious ring, bestowed upon him with these words: "When despair beckons you to the edge, remove this ring from your finger and release it. Let it fall, and as it does, tell yourself, 'This ring replaces my leap into oblivion. From this moment forward, I am reborn, determined to live on and thrive.' "
With newfound resolve, he gathered the fragments of his shattered heart, each piece brimming with a kaleidoscope of emotions. Slowly and carefully, he began the process of putting himself back together, transforming the memories that once caused pain into nourishment for his soul. And with every piece he reassembled, he prepared himself for a renewed journey, ready to embrace life once more.
Story
Art Work
After Reform: Vase
Yuan Tian Hong 袁天虹
Reborn, 2023
Vase
10 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm
Casted Silver, Stainless Steel
Design
The owner wished to modify the bracelet engraving to symbolise his emotional history.
The designer transformed the bracelet into a vase, dividing the two names into separate parts. The owner's name is positioned at front, while the previous name is at the bottom back.
The vase incorporates the bracelet's curvature as a central design element, these segmented parts are carefully re-nailed on the vase. Plants, representing life will be nurtured and watered by those past experiences, infusing with strength to grow and move forward.
RE: move on from the past.
We move on to the future.