{"product_id":"100-points-choker-by-zhangchi-shen","title":"100 Points Choker by Zhangchi Shen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: 100 Points Choker. Copper, sterling silver, garnet, resin, magnet. Tube setting, 2 x 6 x 6, 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis work is a choker featuring two movable puzzle pieces that slide along the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003enecklace. Each puzzle piece is inlaid with a full-score symbol filled with colored \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eresin. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe clasp consists of two metal tubes with concealed magnets inside. Gemstones \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eare set at the ends of the tubes, integrating the fastening mechanism into the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eoverall design. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe work addresses educational issues in East Asia, particularly the culture of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emeritocracy and academic achievement. The emphasis on grades as the primary \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emeasure of value can become a constraint that shapes and limits individual lives. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy defining success through a single standard, it narrows personal choices and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eencourages people to follow predetermined paths rather than pursuing their own \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003edirections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/zhangchi-shen-nscadu\" title=\"Zhangchi Shen Collection\"\u003eZhangchi Shen Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/pages\/23rd-annual-national-jewellery-student-competition\" title=\"23rd ANJSC Exhibition\"\u003eReturn to 23rd ANJSC Exhibition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.A. Pai Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374232518740,"sku":"ZhangchiShen4","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-18190019.png?v=1784373739","url":"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/products\/100-points-choker-by-zhangchi-shen","provider":"L.A. Pai Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}