The ceramic heart is a poignant exploration of the emotional journey that accompanies infertility and the intense experience of failed IVF treatments. The heart is rich in texture, with deep, jagged cracks that run through the surface in a chaotic and unpredictable pattern, reflecting the intense turmoil and devastation of these experiences. The cracked texture is further accentuated by the subtle shading and subtle colouring, which amplify the depth and layers of the piece. The heart is delicate but larger than usual, with a subtle sheen that speaks to the fragility and vulnerability inherent in the human experience. As a symbol of love, hope, and intense desire, this ceramic heart tells a story of loss and pain, but also of resilience, strength, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult challenges.

Made from Chris’ Light Speckle clay using slab construction method

Coil constructed and manipulated vessel glazed in matte black and gloss white inside.

Wheel thrown Coffee Mugs and Slab built plates glazed in a combination of seaweed and porridge glazes.

Mixed stoneware and midfire clays with threaded adornment.

Built using coils and slabs, then glazed in a matte shino.

A slab constructed replica of a Rolleiflex camera.

Inspired by mother and son, A nesting combination of serving bowl, sweet potato and mini potato!

Traumatic years channeled into a pot. This one really lived up to it’s name!

This is a model representing our EH Holden Ute we had many adventures in & cherished memories from this time in our lives. When I thought hard about what my memory vessel would be I kept thinking back to all our vehicles we have had & of course the years we had them & how so many changes in our lives corresponded with our many different vehicles. This time in our life was 26years ago when we just had our son Jay but pregnant with our daughter Sophie. Our beloved dog Johnson would ride in the back & one day he jumped out while we were driving & didn’t see him again for 1 month. It turned out the farmer up the road found him & renamed him Top Notch! He returned him after seeing a lost poster. We eventually sold this one but have another out front . A vessel for our Sunday drives.

Wheel thrown and hand altered

Slab built vase glazed with buttercup yellow inside.

A Mug is a staple functional piece that is comforting and warm to hold. A piece that can be handed down and enjoyed daily.

Inspired by Maori culture this vessel is both sculptural and functional with duel openings and internal glazing.

Wheel thrown using reclaimed clay and blue stained stoneware.

Stoneware Bowls glazed in combinations of Artic blue and Lustrous Jade.

A slab Planter imprinted with lace from my ancestry.

A exploration of surface texture and colour, this piece has surface texture added using vintage buttons.

Inspired by historic vessel forms and slowly created using delicate coils of reclaimed stoneware.

One of three large lace serving dishes to be handed down to the artists’ daughters.

Slab built vases inspired by the ever inspiring female form.

Mindfully coiled from red earth clay and midfired.