Sayuki Fusé
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Origin of the Works
The origin of Sayuki Fusé’s jewelry creation stems from her desire to “wear accessories that don’t overlap with others.” This commitment to one-of-a-kind pieces has remained unchanged since her childhood, when she collected French buttons and beads to craft her own designs. Influenced by her father, an architect, and by her travels abroad to Spain and Portugal, Fusé draws inspiration from grand-scale architecture. The concept of translating architectural forms into small, wearable jewelry pieces serves as the wellspring of her creations.
Thoughts
Fusé values most that her pieces are “beautiful as objet d’art even when not being worn.” She believes jewelry should retain its beauty not only when adorning the body, but also when placed on display or set aside. Unbound by convention, her designs are simple and urban, yet imbued with warmth. Her jewelry continues to spark excitement even when returned to its place after use. In an era overflowing with material goods, she delivers pieces that add joy and happiness to everyday life, offering something truly special to ordinary moments.
Features & Techniques
Fusé’s works are distinguished by asymmetrical designs that differ between the left and right sides rather than adhering to symmetry. To ensure varied expressions depending on the viewing angle, she applies asymmetrical techniques to all pieces, such as altering shapes and cutout positions on each side. Glossy and matte textures are also selectively employed on the front and back surfaces, allowing the jewelry’s appearance to shift with the play of light.
Casting is never used; instead, designs sketched on paper are cut out one by one by hand from silver plates. For three-dimensional works, Fusé employs a unique technique in which the design is calculated and inverted to anticipate its form when bent. The silver is then cut, softened with a torch, and shaped through careful bending, resulting in pieces that embody both precision and artistry.
Kana Accessories
Sayuki Fusé presents her Kana Accessories, a distinctive fusion of calligraphy — practiced since childhood — and jewelry making. The origin of these pieces dates back to her high school graduation project. As captain of her school’s calligraphy club, she began creating jewelry with the desire to wear kana characters, which embody “uniquely Japanese beauty.”
The process begins with writing characters using a brush. By employing calligraphic techniques such as variations in pressure, sweeping strokes, and stopping points, Fusé generates diverse patterns, sometimes incorporating hentaigana (kana characters closer to their original kanji forms). Customers select their preferred forms, which are then transferred onto silver plates and cut out entirely by hand using a jeweler’s saw.
Fusé remains committed to hand-cutting each piece. As an Artisano exclusive, she is also considering a line featuring fixed characters. Her vision extends to creating products that resonate with international audiences, incorporating words that carry Japanese essence and meaning—such as birth months (Uzuki, Yayoi), or poetic terms like Tsuki (moon) and Tamayura (fleeting moment).
