About
Clare Poppi is an artist who lives and works in South-East Queensland, Australia. Her primary practice is in jewellery and small object making, with a focus on sustainable design and wearables. She uses a combination of recyclable and biodegradable materials, adopting a cradle-to-cradle mentality in her exhibition and production work.
Recently completing a Master of Visual Art at Griffith University, Clare has undertaken research into collaborations between jewellers and wearers with the aim of fostering meaningful relationships between the wearer and their jewellery collections. Clare’s work critiques the fast fashion model and seeks to examine and improve the sustainability of jewellery production.
Clare was a founding member of Bench studio, a collective working space for Brisbane based jewellers that fostered an environment of creativity, support and collaborative practice among members. Bench contributed to the vibrancy of Brisbane’s creative arts scene and promoted contemporary jewellery within the broader community. While the members have of Bench have moved on from their shared studio space, they still regularly meet to create, critique and exhibit together.
Recently completing a Master of Visual Art at Griffith University, Clare has undertaken research into collaborations between jewellers and wearers with the aim of fostering meaningful relationships between the wearer and their jewellery collections. Clare’s work critiques the fast fashion model and seeks to examine and improve the sustainability of jewellery production.
Clare was a founding member of Bench studio, a collective working space for Brisbane based jewellers that fostered an environment of creativity, support and collaborative practice among members. Bench contributed to the vibrancy of Brisbane’s creative arts scene and promoted contemporary jewellery within the broader community. While the members have of Bench have moved on from their shared studio space, they still regularly meet to create, critique and exhibit together.
