Three Spoons Full
Robyn Wernicke, Button Hooks with egg, 2017, varying dimensions, wood and silver.
Photo: Robyn Wernicke |
Map reference number: 64
Small Space Jewellery
365A St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North 26 August – 16 September
Wed–Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–4pm Opening: Wed 30 August, 3–5pm
Artist/s: Robyn Wernicke
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This eclectic offering is based on the humble spoon. Referencing cooking with hidden layers through the use of a series of handles from Victorian era button hooks. These beautiful objects are given a new purpose in the kitchen. Forgotten in time, given a second life through this transformation. Their previous lives referenced in ghostly like layers. The body of work will include existing spoons from the artists private collection. It is a celebration of the kitchen, the cook and the humble wooden spoon. Dedicated to Valda, the artists mother, who loved to cook. The combined result will elude both forward and backward in time, inviting the viewer to question the objects they see. A celebration of objects that are often no longer perceived to have value in our society, particularly the hand crafted nature of the pieces.
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About the Artist
Robyn Wernicke began a four year Jewellery making apprenticeship when she was 17. She went on to work in the trade before returning to study at RMIT University where she completed an Honours Degree in Gold and Silversmithing. After working for herself from her home work shop for many years, Robyn established Small Space Jewellery in 2000. She continues to this day to practise from her workshop at Small Space in Fitzroy North.
Robyn Wernicke began a four year Jewellery making apprenticeship when she was 17. She went on to work in the trade before returning to study at RMIT University where she completed an Honours Degree in Gold and Silversmithing. After working for herself from her home work shop for many years, Robyn established Small Space Jewellery in 2000. She continues to this day to practise from her workshop at Small Space in Fitzroy North.
