{"product_id":"jiangshi-brooch-by-zhangchi-shen","title":"Jiangshi Brooch by Zhangchi Shen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: Jiangshi Brooch. Copper, sterling silver, steel. Chasing, enamel painting, 4 x 3 x 0.5, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis brooch is inspired by Taoism, a traditional Chinese religion. Zombies \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eappear frequently in both Western and Eastern films, but their forms are very \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003edifferent. I find it interesting how the same element transforms across cultures, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ereflecting differences in ways of thinking, daily life, clothing, and visual traditions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this Chinese zombie figure, I incorporated elements such as Taoist talismans, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003etraditional clothing, totems, and Chinese calligraphy. I enjoy integrating traditional \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ecultural elements into an international street-style aesthetic. This approach gives \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emy work a stronger sense of uniqueness while also helping people understand \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhere I come from and the culture I represent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Zhangchi Shen Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/zhangchi-shen-nscadu\"\u003eZhangchi Shen Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"23rd ANJSC Exhibition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/pages\/23rd-annual-national-jewellery-student-competition\"\u003eReturn to 23rd ANJSC Exhibition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.A. Pai Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374296907860,"sku":"ZhangchiShen7","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-18202334.png?v=1784378771","url":"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/products\/jiangshi-brooch-by-zhangchi-shen","provider":"L.A. Pai Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}