GRAE BURNISHED
Grae Burnished
GREEN PODS neckpiece
2019, silicone, fireball pearl, glass beads, glass camera lens, doilies, silk thread powder pigment and plastic, 60 x 7.7 x 7.7 cm, Photography Grae Burnished.
ARTIST STATEMENT
GRAE BURNISHED
My jewellery practise aims to question and investigate the stereotypes and archetypes within today’s society and eventuated in the creation of wearable art as a rebellion against conformity of social norms. Coming originally from a special effects makeup background I expanded my practice and knowledge of special effects materials into a more wearable art and object base context. I enjoy experimenting with traditional jewellery materials, such as silver and gold, and re-purposed materials that are unconventionally seen in jewellery and creating work that is playful and weird. Wearable art signifies a garment, an avant-garde statement of fashion which can be used for self-expression and as a tool to solidify an individual’s identity outside societal norms. This freedom creates conversations and encourages the wearer to express their unique selves.
Grae Burnished
PODS Collection: BLUE, GREEN and PINK
2019, silicone, freshwater pearls, plastic, powder pigment, fishing wire, fireball pearl, glass beads, glass camera lens, doilies, silk thread, dimensions vary, Photography Grae Burnished.
