Fusion of Cultures & Generations in Jewelry
Alyssa Wakim
Antwerp
About
Master’s student in Visual Art exploring heritage, identity, technology, and craftsmanship through contemporary jewelry. Using AI-generated forms and digital production techniques, the work transforms cultural and generational jewelry traditions into modern wearable pieces that connect the past with the present.
Project
Fusion of Cultures & Generations in Jewelry is a contemporary jewelry project that combines cultural and family heirlooms from my family tree with modern technology and design.
Using artificial intelligence, jewelry pieces passed down through generations are merged into new forms. These AI-generated designs are transformed into wearable objects through 3D modeling, printing, casting, and hand-finishing techniques, resulting in contemporary bracelets that carry memories, heritage, and cultural identity.
The project explores how technology can both preserve and transform heritage. By combining traditional symbolism with digital innovation, the work creates a connection between past and present, craftsmanship and artificial intelligence, and personal history with contemporary design.
