Beau Cotton

Lower Back, 2026, poly twine rope, dyed bamboo coral, glass, scorched wood, gardener’s wire, embroidery thread $1100

Pearl Rope 2026, reclaimed Poly twine rope inner core, cultured pearls, selenite, labradorite, glass, plastic $1450

IO 2026 Cultured pearls, opalescent acetate, cow bone O $750 Cultured pearls, opalescent acetate, cow bone $750

Boo 2026 toy car, glass, amber, coral, screwdriver plastic, brass zipper, cotton braid $950

Manawa 2026, found Reinforced Glass with steel wire, braided and singed plastic $650

Bae 2026, glass, lamb’s wool, hidden dyed coral, hidden cultured pearl, plastic, shoelace, leather, metal zipper $850

Artist biography

Beau Cotton (Ngāi Te Rangi) is a maker based in Koputai whose practice explores found-object assemblage and the elevation of both discarded and precious materials. Jewellery making and sculptural practice are fused to activate narrative, inviting objects to be perceived outside their usual context and function.

Heavily influenced by DIY punk ethics and the natural world, Beau’s work seeks new ways to wear the unconventional, questioning ideas of adornment, value, and wearability. Through material experimentation and intuitive construction, the work disrupts distinctions between what is considered precious and what is overlooked, allowing meaning to emerge through reuse, transformation, and close attention.

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