‘A Vulgar Show of Wealth’ was made for my show ‘Accoutrements for the Entitled’ at Anna Miles Gallery in 2007.
‘Accoutrements..’ inserted myself (as Cook & Co) into the world of born royalty; questioning the need to ‘win’ such objects as trophies or mayoral chains when you could just buy it. Among these illusions/delusions of grandeur ‘A Vulgar Show of Wealth’ puts the classic solitaire engagement ring to shame by its scale. If size of a stone (even a pure acrylic one) is proof of love, we have a winner- especially if you buy it for yourself!
Neckpiece - A Vulgar Show of Wealth, 2007. Acrylic, silver (pins), 18ct gold (Cook & Co). 275 x 290 x 60mm
 Pendant - COOK & CO. Oxidised sterling silver bead 11.5mm diameter x 9.5mm, cord
From 2022
Vintage Jewels from the Last Days of Cook & Co…
Brooch - Off With Her Head, 2010
Acrylic, sterling silver, 100 x 70 x 8mm
Brooch - Off With Her Head Incognito, 2011
Sterling silver, photo of OFF WITH HER HEAD brooch, resin, 57 x 41 x 20mm
From 2021
Dog tooth Cameo, 2021, brooch, bone on matte black (acrylic), silver, 21 x 16 x 5mm $650
Cat tooth Cameo, 2021, brooch, bone on tortoise shell (acrylic), silver, 21 x 16 x 5mm $650
From 2020
Covert Dandy, brooch, 2019 (peacock feather ‘eye’) $1,900
Acrylic, silver, 82 x 63 x 5mm
From 2018
'I Heart Cobra' brooch, 2018, acrylic and sterling silver, $1,800
 'Ponytail' Ring. Acrylic, silver $650
 'Eau de Crayfish' Brooch. Kauri, silver $700
From 2017
 'Vipillar' Brooch. Acrylic, kauri, silver $2,000
Based on the Costa Rican Moth Caterpillar
From 2015
Houndstooth Falconry Hood Pendant $2,400
Silver, copper
Golden Palomino Brooch $1,200
Swamp kauri, acrylic, silver
From 2011
1Pure Ivory Acrylic Chain $1,400
acrylic, 9ct yellow gold
Ivorine Dream ring $1,400
9ct pink and yellow gold and acrylic (one size only – no resize)
'Cure for Cancer' necklace 2011 $3,800
Brass, stg silver, copper, acrylic, epoxy resin glue, electrical shrink wrap
'World Peace' ring 2011 $2,000
Oxidised stg silver
'World Peace' ring 2011 Reverse
'Rocket Science' earrings 2011 $650
Acrylic, stg silver, epoxy resin glue
From 2009
 
Cook & Co Two-faced Tessellated Relic
Acrylic, epoxy resin glue, fine silver, stg silver, 18ct gold $2,100
1 Snake and Rat Brooch Acrylic, silver $850
2 Frog Friends Brooch Acrylic, silver $950
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From 2008
Commemorative Pendant 1
A.E.W. on Amethyst, $800
Acrylic, leather thong, sterling silver, 18ct gold
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Commemorative Pendant 2
C.J.D. on Rose Quartz, $800
Acrylic, leather thong, sterling silver 18ct gold
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Commemorative Pendant 3
H.A.O. on Peridot, $800
Acrylic, leather thong, sterling silver, 18ct gold
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Commemorative Pendant 4
O.S.C. on Clear Quartz, $800
Acrylic, leather thong, sterling silver, 18ct gold
| From 2006 |
1, 'Purple Cook, 1972-1985' 1/3
acrylic, sterling silver
71mm diameter
$850
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2, 'Lucky Cook, 1982-1991' 1/3
acrylic, sterling silver
50mm W x 62mm H
$850
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3, 'Sooty Cook, 1986-1987' 1/3
acrylic, sterling silver
54mm W x 85mm H
$850
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4, 'Alexander Cook, 1988-2002' 1/3
acrylic, sterling silver
52mm W x 79mm H
$850
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5, 'Gucci Cook, 2003-2006' 1/3
acrylic, sterling silver
48mm W x 66mm H
$850
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