Objectspace’s 2027 Courtyard Plinth commission has been awarded to Amelia Fagence, who will create a new collection of furniture for the site. Her project for Objectspace's Courtyard Plinth will be launched in March 2027.

Using locally sourced solid wood, the collection will extend on Fagence’s practice of working predominantly with timber to create works across a range of scales. In contrast to the machine-made and mass-produced objects that increasingly furnish our lives, Fagence’s works record her hand and crafting through carving marks, textures and expressed details.

Situated at the threshold of Objectspace, the suite of furniture will invite visitors to touch, sit, observe and engage. This new body of work draws influences from across Fagence’s interests – from traditional fine woodworking to contemporary design.

Fagence’s practice is informed by her upbringing in native bush in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with artist parents, her architectural and design background, including a Masters in Architecture from RMIT in Naarm Melbourne, and her connection to the natural world. She currently lives and works in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Where possible, Fagence sources naturally fallen wood from local surroundings, visiting the land where the tree stood, connecting with its kaitiaki, and learning about its life.

Objectspace's annual Courtyard Plinth Commission is made possible with support from the Jan Warburton Charitable Trust. Our deep gratitude to the Trust, and to all those who submitted applications for this opportunity.