Commonplaceness

Aphra Cheesman,

26 July - 26 August, 2023

APHRA CHEESMAN | COMMONPLACENESS
Project Space

Aphra Cheesman (b. 1989, Auckland) is a New Zealander based in Naarm /Melbourne. Aphra’s practice includes contemporary jewellery, objects, drawing, video and sculpture. Her research examines our complex relationships with commonplace materials and objects, often considered in relation to the cycles of capitalism and other economic, social, political and environmental systems. Her work is often situated within the overlooked and in-between moments of everyday life and she has a daily practice of observing and collecting from which her research and creative works often evolve.


Pendant, 2023, gold plated copper, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread

Work from Commonplaceness

Brooches by Commonplaceness Brooches, 2023, various materials including steel, copper, silver, paint, garnet powder
Pendant by Commonplaceness Pendant, 2023, gold plated copper, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread
Pendant by Commonplaceness Pendant, 2023, gold plated copper, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread
Pendant by Commonplaceness Pendant, 2023, gold plated copper, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread
Pendant by Commonplaceness Pendant, 2023, mild steel, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread
Brooches by Commonplaceness Brooches, 2023, various materials including steel, copper, silver, paint
Pendant by Commonplaceness Pendant, 2023, gold plated copper, acrylic paint, wax, sterling silver, silk thread
Brooches by Commonplaceness Brooches, 2023, various materials including steel, copper, silver, paint

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