Who Brings What to the Table at NYC Jewelry Week 2025

Curated by Rho Tang, Who Brings What to the Table: Bridging Stories Through Contemporary Jewelry unites a group of artists in an intimate “dinner party” setting, where jewelry itself becomes the conversation piece. Serving as both exhibition and interactive gathering, the event features five jewelry artists: Suyu Chen, Rho Tang, Zhipeng Wang, Dongyi Wu, and Danni Xu, with a performance at the opening reception (Wednesday, 5:30-7:30pm) inviting visitors to engage directly with the works.

Suyu Chen, a contemporary jewelry artist and educator originally from southern China, is now based in Rochester, New York, United States. She earned her MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, where she currently teaches as adjunct faculty. Chen also holds a BA from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in China, and studied at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States and the Kunstuniversität Linz in Austria. Her work explores the intersection of traditional metalsmithing and unconventional materials, often combining plastic, found objects, and precious metals to challenge the boundaries of jewelry as both adornment and cultural objects. Chen’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including US, Spain, Italy, Finland, China and Germany.

Rho Tang is a contemporary jewelry artist based in Beacon, NY. She obtained bachelor’s degrees in architecture and fine arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and a master’s degree in urban planning from Architectural Association in London. With a background in architecture, her work emphasizes the exploration of spatial relationships, creating visual language that incorporates elements such as repetition, juxtaposition, and hierarchy. Her current series investigates the multifaceted concept of identity, focusing on the evolving roles of women in modern society, the complexities of navigating Asian identity in a Western context, and the notion of self-identity as an artist. Since 2018, Rho has exhibited work in art galleries and museums throughout Europe, Asia, and America. In 2025, her work was selected for Schmuck in Munich, Germany.

Zhipeng Wang is a Chinese contemporary jewellery artist working between China and Germany. Rooted in China’s material heritage and shaped by a cross-cultural perspective, he uses materials such as tea and jade to explore identity, memory, and materiality. He earned BFA in Jewellery Art and Design from the China Academy of Art and joined Jewellery Class at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich under Professor Karen Pontoppidan, completing a Freie Kunst Diplom in 2024. Zhipeng has exhibited internationally, he has received major honours including the Grand Prize of BKV-Prize 2024 (Munich), First Prize at the Giancarlo Montebello Award (Milan), Winner of the Preziosa Young Competition 2021 (Florence), and a Special Award at the 30th Legnica International Jewellery Competition (Poland). His works are represented in public collections such as the Auckland Museum (New Zealand), Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus Hanau (Germany), Le Arti Orafe (Italy), and the China Academy of Art Museum.

Dongyi Wu is a Chinese-born contemporary jewelry artist based in Houston, TX. She holds an MFA in Metal and Jewelry Design from Rochester Institute of Technology; and a BA in Jewelry Art Design, and a Dual Design in Fashion Design and Engineering from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. Dongyi has completed residencies at numerous institutions including Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (Houston, TX), Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN), Contemporary Craft (Pittsburg, PA), and Baltimore Jewelry Center (Baltimore, MD). Dongyi’s work has been exhibited worldwide, including Schmuck 2018, Joya Barcelona, and seven solo shows including Taidekeskus Ita Gallery (Lappeenranta, Finland) and A-Galerii (Tallinn, Estonia). Her pieces have been featured in publications such as New Brooches: 400+ Contemporary Jewellery Designs and Chinese Contemporary Jewelry Design. Dongyi was a winner of the Preziosa Young Design Competition 2020, and a finalist for the LEAP Award in 2019

Danni Xu was born in China and currently resides in the United States. She holds an MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design and a BFA in Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design from Indiana University Bloomington. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Jewelry and Metal Arts at Pratt Munson.

Danni’s work has been featured both nationally and internationally, including Missing Memories in Lille, France, Profile’19 in Sydney, Australia, Beijing International Jewellery Art Exhibition in Beijing, China, Jewelry and Nature in Porto, Portugal, Mulan - New Age Chinese Art Jewelry at New York City Jewelry Week, NY, Heart + Flowers in Brooklyn, NewYork, Timeless Cure (invitational) in Chicago, IL as well as traveling exhibition Surface Matters: Grit or Gloss from The Enamelist Society. As an artist and a designer, Danni conducts research that centers on exploring the capacity of jewelry to establish connections across time and space.

Each November, NYC Jewelry Week proudly presents ‘The Week,’ a 7-day celebration dedicated to the art of jewelry. This annual festival invites a global audience to explore the world of jewelry through a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences, spanning New York City and beyond. Our hybrid program features virtual programs streamed on YouTube alongside immersive on-site activities.

In-person, NYC Jewelry Week brings together leading figures in the jewelry industry to curate extraordinary experiences, including exhibitions, exclusive shopping opportunities, and retail collaborations. Attendees can also participate in insightful panel discussions that explore trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. Each event creates memorable jewelry moments that celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of the industry.

Committed to inclusivity, many of our programs are free and open to the public. NYC Jewelry Week seeks to reshape how people view jewelry by inviting everyone to appreciate the artistry behind the scenes. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of jewelry and experience the beauty and innovation that define our community.

We look forward to welcoming you to NYCJW25!

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