Rhode Island School of Design
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Jewelry / Contemporary Craft / Sculpture
My location: Wenzhou, China
First Name: Yarina
Last Name: dAI
University / College: Rhode Island School of Design
Course / Program: Jewelry + Metalsmithing MFA
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Jewelry / Contemporary Craft / Sculpture
My Location: Wenzhou, China
I explore how human desires to control and anthropomorphize nature intersect with technological augmentation, particularly in plants and living entities. This investigation examines how empathy towards these creations can lead to fears of uncontrollability and tech dependence. Inspired by MIT’s Media Lab and Tufts University’s Silklab, I delve into bioengineering and genetic modification, pondering the ethical implications of creating bioengineered wearables. Set in 2300, my speculative world features Naturify, a biotech firm advancing genetically engineered living jewelry. My work blends current realities with visionary futures, questioning how far we should alter natural evolution while balancing innovation with respect for nature.