Wallace Chan in London at Christie’s for the exhibition The Wheel of Time.
The creative universe of Wallace Chan, renowned master jeweler and artist, finds its home in the largest exhibition in Europe of his exceptional works. Christie’s, the exhibition entitled The Wheel of Time Presenting more than 150 unique jewelry creations, each reflecting the artist’s ingenuity and visionary talent. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magical universe of Wallace Chan from September 4 to 10, 2023.
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The exhibition The Wheel of Time celebrates the extraordinary journey of Wallace Chan, presenting a captivating selection of his most emblematic works. Among them is‘one of the highlights of the exhibition’ Legend of the Color Black, A remarkable gold-plated shoulder brooch adorned with a black diamond. The impressive centerpiece is one of the largest black diamonds cut in the world, weighing 312.24 carats. This brooch is adorned with diamonds, silver-colored grey diamonds, sapphires, black agate, titanium and Wallace Chan porcelain. A material that Chan spent years developing. It is said that it is five times more resistant than steel. This creation embodies Chan's mastery of technique. Forever Dancing It stands out as another major piece of the exhibition. This superb brooch in the shape of a butterfly harmoniously combines yellow diamonds, morganites, Tsavorite garnets, real butterfly wings, rock crystal and finely cut mother-of-pearl. But also pink sapphires, colored diamonds and the famous Chan porcelain as well as titanium. This work illustrates the unprecedented fusion of natural materials with the artistic genius of Wallace Chan.
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In addition to the iconic creations, this exhibition also marks a crucial milestone by presenting nearly twenty previously unseen works. As well as a series of titanium sculptures never before unveiled. It is worth noting that these works reflect the six major innovations that marked Chan’s career over the past 50 years. Through this exhibition, the public is invited to discover these significant moments that shaped the artist’s work and helped redefine the boundaries of jewelry art.
The Wheel of Time at Christie’s The renowned Wallace Chan presents a captivating mural of jewelry creations that fascinate and inspire. This exhibition offers visitors a journey into the artist’s waking dreams. It highlights the story of a career shaped by innovation, imagination, and great technical mastery. In short, the exhibition embodies the spirit of artistic exploration and a dedication to the constant evolution of jewelry art.
