Sara Shakeel’s “The Jewel System” is a striking personal exhibition that brings together digital art and the intricate beauty of South Asian embroidery. Marking her debut in Hong Kong, the show is being held at ArtisTree and Two Taikoo Place from March 22 to April 27, 2025. The two centerpiece installations, “The Jewel System” and “Genesis in Jewels,” invite visitors into a space where cosmic themes are grounded in tactile craftsmanship and visual splendor.
“The Jewel System” offers a life-sized reinterpretation of our solar system. Shakeel transforms this familiar structure into a deeply immersive work, blending scientific awe with handmade detail. The planets are adorned with more than 3.9 million ethically sourced crystals and 40 million hand-embroidered stitches, created by over 80 artisans from Pakistan. The result is a delicate and grand reinterpretation of the universe, charged with both precision and poetry.
“Genesis in Jewels” takes a different path, venturing into the moment of creation itself—the Big Bang. With layers of fabric and crystals suspended in space, the work traces the journey from chaos to cosmic birth. Viewers are drawn into a celestial narrative, where embroidery and light capture the emotional gravity of a universe coming into being. It’s both a scientific metaphor and a personal story, rendered in a language of texture and shimmer.
Shakeel, now based in London, builds on her South Asian roots and personal memories to shape a voice that is uniquely hers. Her art, often widely shared online, speaks to a generation seeking meaning through beauty and connection. This exhibition is part of Swire Properties’ Arts Month, adding a richly crafted and emotionally resonant perspective to Hong Kong’s cultural season.
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