Yu Jean Choi is a sculptor and jewelry artist who lives and works in San Francisco, California. She has received various awards and recognition such as the Niche Awards winner 2011, finalist 2013- category: fabrication / forging in North America. She earned three master’s degrees – MFA in Metal Design from South Korea, and MFA in Sculpture and MA in Art therapy in the United States. She has exhibited her work through national/international Juried / curated shows in South Korea, Japan and the US. In 2010, her public art has been permanently installed at the entrance of the Insect Zoo of San Francisco Zoo. Her work is included in many private collections through the US, South Korea and Japan.

I create hand fabricated, one of a kind pieces and limited editions. I work in silver, gold, and gemstones that are carefully selected to support each design. My jewelry is a combination of architectural forms, made of clean lines as of sculpture. The surface texture, use of finish and patina and selective use of contrasting color make each of her pieces a striking gesture. Each work will both become the most personal of friends, and a signature display of your character to every viewer.

“My work is a reflection of thoughts, philosophy, and an ongoing interpretation of personal engagement with the world. I employ natural curiosity and continue to explore the abstract world with forms, shapes, rhythms and lines. My 3D work through sculptures, wall pieces and jewelry as creative forms is based on hand drawn sketches, drawings and designs. I make them with hand fabrication and craftsmanship.”