While Chinese culture will always be a vital cornerstone of Singapore’s rapid modernisation, its orthodox traditions are easily lost amidst the grind of industry. Case in point: feng shui, a traditional Chinese approach to thinking about human life and its connection to the surrounding environment, struggles to resist the growth of modern technologies. These technologies promise (and frequently deliver) immediate gratification, an approach to life that can be fundamentally at odds with the belief that one’s life is intrinsically linked to the natural flow of their lived environments. Ji Jian Wu is at once an inward return to formal tradition, and an outward journey towards the contemporary. As a reflection of Chinese philosophy and language—habitually nuanced, containing a plethora of double meanings—this collection seeks to reconcile traditional notions of feng shui with a modern understanding of living spaces. Its pieces revisit emblematic figures in Chinese tradition and serve as vectors for appreciating the need to maintain harmony with nature. Each amulet is a chapter in a storied, mythological bestiary, each design an elegant illustration of feng shui. Qi Lin, a rare chimaera composed of disparate animals—with deer-like antlers, a scaled body, and cloven hooves—signals the arrival of a sage ruler and is associated with good fortune. Pi Xiu, a fierce, powerfully winged lion responsible for protecting the souls of the dead, is a guardian of wealth. Jin Chan, a three-legged, golden toad, represents prosperity and is a herald of good tidings. Ma, a noble horse, is a guarantor of success for practitioners. Hu Lu, a calabash (bottle gourd), dispels evil, purifying negative energies and healing ailments. The Ji Jian Wu collection was made in Taiwan in limited quantities, handcrafted using porcelain and inscribed with delicate gold gilding.