sheng zhang
sheng zhang
Sheng Zhang is an award-winning contemporary jewellery and silversmithing designer maker whose playful designs are usually influenced and inspired by minimalist art, contemporary architecture and geometrical forms.
Inspired by boundaries, volume, silhouette and capacity, Sheng’s inquisitive practice concentrates on exploring the connection of internal and external, positive and negative space in his vessels and containers.
Sheng’s minimalist aesthetic, focuses on purity of visual language. His work questions the role of function in a conceptual and aesthetic works of art. After studying at Edinburgh College of Art and Birmingham University, Sheng is now is an Artist in Resident at Glasgow School of Art.
Collections: V&A London
Exhibitions:
2020 - Voyages Munich,
2019 - Craft Museum Hangzhou China, Collect Saatchi Gallery,
2018 - Schoonhoven Netherlands, Pyramid Gallery York, Shine Goldsmiths’ Centre,
2017 - Inspired Goldsmiths’ Centre, Ruthin Crafts Centre
2016 - New Designers: Islington Design Centre London
Awards:
2018 - Young Professional Award: Netherlands Silver Museum
2017 - Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Award
2016 - New Designers Award: Goldsmiths Company
commissions
Sheng’s work already resides within the Victoria and Albert Museum, if you would like Sheng to create a special piece for your home or organisation - contact us to discuss the possibilities.