“Tribute to the IRD ” is a thought-provoking self-portrait from the perspective of a fictitious IRD,. Together, these pieces explore the complex interplay between value systems and commodification. Macarena highlights the disparity between perceived jewellery value and the true costs of being an independent maker. Her dense assemblages of vine-like chains and beads evoke the native bush, revealing how its commodification often leads to a misunderstanding of its true worth as a place of creation. Macarena’s work challenges viewers to reconsider their notions of value, emphasizing that true worth lies in authenticity and connection to both art and nature

Tribute to the IRD, trio, 2025 - costume jewellery, faux pearls, gold paint, 40x40mm