Carmen Liu has graduated from the Academy of Art University in 2015. She has entered the field of sculptural jewelry, which, she believes, combines all her passions for art: detailed drawings, traditional sculpting, digital techniques, and the power of color. During her study at the school, she has received the “Best of Show” award in 2013 and “1st Place” award in 2014 at the school’s annual Spring Show. She collaborate with fashion designer in 2015 at the annual fashion show.
Carmen depicts whatever subjects (from organic creatures to geometric shapes) that amaze her and make their unique characters art pieces. Her current work focuses mostly on fashionable yet elegant sculptural jewelry with joyful colors. The process of exploration, design, making, and refining also allows her to have a better understanding of herself. Metal, plastic, wood, and acrylic are her preferred material. Color is the most important aspect of her work. Color expresses the emotion so that the piece is brought to life. Carmen’s goal is to combine contemporary design with traditional handcraft to make not only fashionable accessories, but also unique art pieces.
Carmen depicts whatever subjects (from organic creatures to geometric shapes) that amaze her and make their unique characters art pieces. Her current work focuses mostly on fashionable yet elegant sculptural jewelry with joyful colors. The process of exploration, design, making, and refining also allows her to have a better understanding of herself. Metal, plastic, wood, and acrylic are her preferred material. Color is the most important aspect of her work. Color expresses the emotion so that the piece is brought to life. Carmen’s goal is to combine contemporary design with traditional handcraft to make not only fashionable accessories, but also unique art pieces.
Education
2015 Gemological Institute of America (G.G, JDT) U.S.
2014 BFA Jewelry and Metal Arts Academy of Art University U.S.
2010 BFA Fine Arts Kwantlen Polytechnic University Canada
Awards
2015 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Art Award, 2nd Place
2014 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Arts Award, 1st Place
2013 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Arts Award, Best of Show
Group Exhibitions
2015 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, 2225 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco, CA
2015 Academy of Art University, Static Show, 625 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
2015 Academy of Art University, Exploration and Discovery, Cannery, San Francisco, CA
2014 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, 2225 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco, CA
2014 Academy of Art University, NASAD Accreditation Exhibition, 410 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
2013 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA
Bibliography
"San Francisco's Academy of Art Stages Graduation Fashion Show." WWD. Ed. Diane Dorrans Saeks, 15 May 2015. Web.
"Enroll Now" Art Jewelry. Nov. 2013, page 16. (with reproduction)
Art-Related Experience
2015 Academy of Art University, Spring Fashion Show, Jewelry Collaboration, 1142 Van Ness Street, San Francisco, CA
2012-14 Freelance designer (rendering, connects, visualize, cut, model, assemble & set and polish)
2010 Nail Art Designer - Sweet Nail Salon Richmond
2015 Gemological Institute of America (G.G, JDT) U.S.
2014 BFA Jewelry and Metal Arts Academy of Art University U.S.
2010 BFA Fine Arts Kwantlen Polytechnic University Canada
Awards
2015 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Art Award, 2nd Place
2014 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Arts Award, 1st Place
2013 Academy of Art University, Undergraduate Jewelry and Metal Arts Award, Best of Show
Group Exhibitions
2015 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, 2225 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco, CA
2015 Academy of Art University, Static Show, 625 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
2015 Academy of Art University, Exploration and Discovery, Cannery, San Francisco, CA
2014 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, 2225 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco, CA
2014 Academy of Art University, NASAD Accreditation Exhibition, 410 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
2013 Academy of Art University, Annual Spring Show, Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA
Bibliography
"San Francisco's Academy of Art Stages Graduation Fashion Show." WWD. Ed. Diane Dorrans Saeks, 15 May 2015. Web.
"Enroll Now" Art Jewelry. Nov. 2013, page 16. (with reproduction)
Art-Related Experience
2015 Academy of Art University, Spring Fashion Show, Jewelry Collaboration, 1142 Van Ness Street, San Francisco, CA
2012-14 Freelance designer (rendering, connects, visualize, cut, model, assemble & set and polish)
2010 Nail Art Designer - Sweet Nail Salon Richmond
