In the face of socio-political and planetary collapse, an exhibition on jewellery seems inconsequential – after all, what is jewellery besides frivolous embellishment. However, when read beyond an object of beauty or ornamentation, jewellery is a powerful mobile site of expression through which artists probe identity, politics and our relationship with communities and environment. te puna whakarakei: Jewellery as Statement draws from this framework, positioning jewellery in dialogue with contemporary concerns to encourage awareness and reflection.