Salt Sleeves

Created by Art-cell (店休版）aka Cheng is a Queer Independent Jewelry Designer Based in Beijing, China.
2015-2019 educated in Animation at CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Arts), 2019-now self-taught jewelry designer, focused on wearable objects.

Rooted in queer bodily narratives, He handle the full creative workflow: concept development, 3D modelling, FDM printing and post metal finishing.

Key Projects
<Pretty nice d*ck> Series (2024)
Born from his coming-out journey with family, this body of work explores self-identity.
Centered on phallic forms, the series reimagine everyday piercings with a quiet, sensual edge. After coming out, He pierced his ears as a personal act of courage, no longer hiding his queer identity. The series comprises earrings, ear cuffs and silver rings.