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Siobhan Murphy - 2026 Fresh! Award Recipient

Siobhan Murphy
June 29 - July 12, 2026

"I make jewellery and other objects. I am fascinated by notions surrounding feminine expression, beauty and value. Blending traditional textile and metalsmithing techniques, I manipulate precious metal into familiar forms. Working with metal allows me to emphasise the often-overlooked labour and complexity embedded into decorative arts. The resulting objects, or fabric, are both delicate and tough."

Siobhan Murphy is the inaugural recipient of The Pieces of Eight Catalyst Award, presented as part of Craft Victoria's Fresh! Showcase for 2026. Siobhan received a mentorship initiative lead by Gallery Director Melanie Katsalidis, focusing on professional development, industry insight alongside a financial stipend prize. You can read more about the prize here.

Siobhan Murphy is an artist based in Naarm/Melbourne, whose work examines the intersection of craft, decorative arts and fine arts. Combining her inherited passion in textiles with metalwork, Siobhan uses traditional techniques such as knitting and hairwork to examine the similarities between these opposing mediums, as well as cultural ideas held around their respective crafts. In 2025, Siobhan completed an Advanced Diploma (Jewellery and Object Design) from Melbourne Polytechnic.

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Loved by many

Bespoke

Such an amazing experience. My bespoke ring is stunning. It is constantly admired and I have people comment on it weekly asking where I had it made. Thank you again Melanie for my beautiful ring ( and my other gorgeous jewellery as well).Fiona

Engagement

I’ve been fortunate to have followed Mel’s work for almost 20 years— and have appreciated the immense effort she has put into her own work, not to mention curating a wonderful group of artists through Po8.Over the years I’ve been able to purchase her work— and it was a no brainer to get my engagement and wedding bands made by her. Her staff are incredibly helpful and kind- and I always make an effort to swing by and see what is in store.Shawn

Sapphire

My partner proposed to me with a Melanie Katsilidis Australian blue sapphire diamond ring. We are absolutely floored by its beauty. The architectural design, the jewels, the cut, it’s just out of this world! Thank you so much to Melanie and her team for all the thought, care and class with which you created our forever treasure!Natalie

Pearls

Pieces of Eight is my go-to for timeless, wearable luxury. The curation is always on point and all the artists in this gallery are incredibly talented. However, Melanie Katsalidis' pieces are my absolute favourite—sculptural, stunning, and unique. I always get compliments when I wear her creations. I own several and wear them constantly. They're effortlessly special, every day. I am obsessed with this place!LTP

Loved by many

Excellent customer service. The staff were helpful from the moment I walked in, through to selecting, purchasing, and resizing a ring. When illness meant I couldn't come in to the boutique, they gladly reorganised. The ring itself is an absolute banger, for what it's worth -- my fiancée and I couldn't be happier! Highly recommended. David

The whole experience has been an unalloyed pleasure: a range of pieces that I enjoy choosing from, staff who are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and helped make the whole process enjoyable. They handled the online enquiry as efficiently as they do in person. Anne

Pieces of Eight is an Aladdin’s Cave of treasures, show casing some of the most original and creative jewellery and objects to be found in Melbourne, let alone around the world. Over the years I have bought many different items from them and all, without fail, receive positive comments from family, friends and strangers when they see them. Dean

Belinda Esperson

Always a wonderful experience working with the fabulous team at Pieces of Eight! First time working with them on a custom piece, by artist Belinda Esperson. A family member loved the style a brooch though found it a little large so she created a smaller version that was just perfect. Leonie