How do you translate these abstract concepts into tangible jewelry designs?

In fact, my personal habit is to focus on the details and one part that resonate the most with you. There are so many beautiful things and moments in this world, but we can’t have them all, can we? It’s about finding the aspects that resonate with you the most in something that piques your curiosity. Also the process of creation is also a process of selection and letting go, hahaha.

Can you walk us through the creation of your unique patterns and textures?

I’d like to give an example: the Arbor Nest Ring. Birds are the best architects, blending branches and trees together to create their homes. I’ve lived alone in various cities and countries in Europe for nine years, which has made me reflect on the concept of home, think of my mother, and consider the societal issues and pursuit of freedom and equality faced by women.
So, I use the form of a bird’s nest, but its shape resembles the female’s vagina . The black color symbolizes the pain of childbirth and the agony of menstruation, while the white represents purity and the essence of self. Beyond being mothers or other roles, women should be themselves—pure, beautiful, radiant, and youthful (youthful here isn’t defined by age, but by a certain spirit and quality, though I haven’t found a better word to express this. Sometimes language and human expression truly feel inadequate). It signifies being undefined by others.

How do you embed stories within each piece?

To be honest, not every piece I create has a story behind it. Some are simply about showcasing their form, allowing elements from nature to shine through a different medium. I hope that those who appreciate them can wear these pieces and create or incorporate their own stories into them.

What does “returning to nature” mean in the context of your brand?

I think this is something many people advocate for. In the current digital age, I’m not saying that staying curious and gathering more information through the internet is a bad thing, but it does take away a lot of our attention and time. When we’re amidst beautiful scenery and nature, we often subconsciously spend time taking videos and photos, planning to post them on Instagram or other social media platforms later so that more people can see them. But what about you, who is present at that moment? Did you really see it? The beautiful things are right around us; sometimes we just need to put down our phones and look up to feel them.

Can you elaborate on the idea of dual expressions and conversations between the soul and nature?

One of my favorite bands, Whale Circus, once told me that there is a mysterious connection between the soul and nature that we haven’t fully understood yet. We often try to deconstruct and analyze everything using language and mathematics. However, there must be other ways of perceiving and understanding, like music, which we can comprehend without words, engaging parts of our brain beyond the realm of language. Telepathy might not be impossible; perhaps we have just been too focused on our current methods and overlooked other possibilities. To me, deep perception with nature is the key to forming connections and having meaningful “conversations.

What exciting innovations and designs can we expect from RQ Cactus in the near future?

RQ Cactus doesn’t frequently update its product line, but each year, there are a few new additions. On our website, you can also find the limited collection, which is purely a form of self-expression, independent of external feedback. This also represents another form of yin and yang. I hope that when I look back every few years, I can see the evolution of my creative journey (if the brand still exists then). The next season’s new products will be released in September or October. They are all inspired by a specific element: water. These pieces will wrap around different parts of your body. I hope that those who see RQ Cactus will have their attention captured by these new pieces and linger for a few more seconds