The Artist...The jeweller
Background Jonathan Yun. A famous jewelry designer born and raised in the hustles of Penang, Malaysia. He's a graduate from RMIT, Australia (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). He specials in fine metal and gemology, which along the process inclined him to the path that hes is currently. Inspirations A majority of his designs are "neo-peranakan", locally inspired pieces because of our rich heritage and beautiful nature. Which aided him in obtaining his awards in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. Challenges Like all aspiring artist in the industry there is bound to be counterfeits and plagiarisms of their artwork. And based on the articles read, and interviews; Jonathan Yun projects himself as a man who is emotionally attached to his makings. Therefore, for instances such as this to occur, enrages him. Many a times bringing him to the point of retrieval; nevertheless he perservered ad uses it as a driving factor to create more designs unque to this t...