Xiaoqing Rong

Born and raised in Beijing, Xiaoqing Rong is an alumna of Pratt Institute where she earned a B.F.A. in Jewelry with a minor in Fashion in 2021. She is currently advancing her studies with an MA in Jewellery and Metal at the Royal College of Art. In her senior academic year, her work began to pivot towards the realms of untouchable emotions and self-acceptance, exploring the less tangible aspects of human experience. Her collection, "Rebuilding the Verification of Existence," delves into the intricate process of construction and deconstruction, capturing life’s subtle details and transmuting them into wearable objects. Rong's pieces embody a narrative where fleeting emotions like depression, anger, and anxiety are given permanence, with her articulation and reconciliation of these feelings forming an integral part of her artistic identity.