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Coopered lamp 2026, made from cherry.

Part of my work for Re:Tale @theartshousetrust

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Crown lamp and shelf at @theartshousetrust. Photo by @samuel_hartnett

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Re:Tale at @theartshousetrust
Until 2nd of August.

PRESSURE COOKER.

These works emerged through pressure.

Wood carries the memory of time in its grain and knots. Steel is shaped through heat, force, and repetition. Clay passes through fire, where ash settles on its surface and, under intense temperatures, transforms into glass.

Each material is altered by forces beyond the maker’s control—growth, combustion, gravity, impact, time. The work emerges through a dialogue with these conditions, revealing the marks they leave behind.

I am drawn to making without a fixed destination. Rather than pursuing a predetermined outcome, I follow the possibilities that unfold through process. Making becomes an act of attention: listening to what a material offers, resists, and ultimately becomes.

These works are not about arrival. They hold traces of transformation, carrying the evidence of their own becoming. They are records of pressure, process, and the continual discovery that occurs through making.

Forged table legs @forging_studio.

Photos by @samuel_hartnett

@objectmaker_aotearoa

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"Inspiration" is a word that gets thrown around a lot. For me, it isn't really about being inspired. It's about being brave enough to take a risk.

I find a lot of comfort in my stripy tableware. It's familiar, and it's very easy to stay in the lane where I feel comfortable.

RE:TALE, my exhibition with the Object Makers at The Arts House Trust, on until the 2nd of August, was the first time in a long time that I was brave enough to make something different. (dont worry I'll never ditch my technique though)

It reminded me how much I enjoy making new pieces, testing new colours, and discovering things I'd forgotten about my own practice.

I love putting ceramics on the wall.

I love manipulating colour and pattern across a series of works.

I approach my practice like a science experiment, changing one variable at a time.

I hate the word "play". It feels too open ended and, if I'm honest, it scares me. So instead, I call them tests.

This body of work has opened up a new avenue to explore.

I wonder where this exploration might lead.

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RE:TALE Object Maker Fellowship Exhibition

Still on till the 4th of August!😇

@objectmaker_aotearoa

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To the right by one vase

Lets add a colour to add a dimension.
Two shades of purple is nice to begin to add some variety to the mix

What do you think the third vase will have?

Showing now at The Arts House Trust 'RE:TALE'
Check it out and if this purple vase takes your fancy it is on my website now

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𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝙍𝙚:𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚
𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

On view at The Arts House Trust until Sunday 2 August.

Images: 𝘙𝘦:𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 — Object Maker Aotearoa Fellowship, 2026 (installation view). All photos by Sam Hartnett.

@objectmaker_aotearoa @_hulianaa_ @melfordceramics @shemmakes @birgitmoffattartist @samuel__montgomery_ @mysterycreekceramics @e.v.k._art @sarahziessen #TheArtsHouseTrust #ObjectMakerAotearoa

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The day is here!

Are you coming to The Arts House Trust for the opening of RE:TALE tonight?

An exhibition exploring the dual meanings of “retail” and “re-telling” by the most fabulous of Object Makers
Juliana Durán, Mel Ford, Eva Kerer, Bebay Millán, Birgit Moffatt, Samuel Montgomery, Sarah Ziessen and me!

Artists’ Talk: 4:30 - 5:30PM
Opening Event: 5:30 - 7:30PM

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A huge thank you to everyone who came out last night to see the work and celebrate with us.

Thank you to Object Maker Aotearoa for bringing us together as a group, and to the wonderful Jude and Michelle for your support, confidence, mentoring and generosity in sharing your knowledge throughout this journey.

Thank you to The Arts House Trust for hosting us and supporting such a fantastic exhibition. We are incredibly grateful for your confidence in the project and your support.

Thank you to Heather Galbraith for your guidance, encouragement, mentoring and help along the way.

Thank you to Juliana Durán, Mel Ford, Eva Kerer, Bebay Millán, Birgit Moffatt and Samuel Montgomery for making such thoughtful work and for being inspiring colleagues throughout this process.

And finally, a huge thank you to Sarah Ziessen. It has been brilliant working alongside you. I love your energy, your approach, and the way you think. Sharing this experience with you has been a real highlight.

Its been a journey but wow what a wonderful place to have arrived at.

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The work that you will see tomorrow at The Arts House Trust is part of my ongoing attempt to reclaim a process I deeply value from the product-driven systems (read the capitalist machine) that are easy and safe for me to to fall into.

The process I use to make these works (and my functional ware) is embedded with my personal narrative, where colour acts as a language for the emotions I cannot easily articulate or explain but desperately need to be expressed so they aren't stuck within me

I hope you'll join me for the opening of RE:TALE on Friday 12th June at 5:30pm at The Arts House Trust.

If you'd like to hear more about the work, come along to the artist talk at 4:30pm.

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Thinking about buying a coffee today? Here’s a fun quiz to help you get the order just right

1. What percent of paper cups is plastic?

2. Which is better for you, animal welfare and the environment?
a, Rice milk
b, Cow milk
c, Soy milk
d, Almond milk
e, No milk

3. What percent of paper cups get recycled?

4. How many ‘paper’ cups are thrown away every day?

Answers in the comments!
Enjoy your coffee!

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Things I am obsessed with:

-Vibrant colours
-Patterns (ideally on ceramic vessels)
-Repetition
-Repetition
-Art galleries (like ones that have shows called RE:TALE)
-Interesting conversations (like artist talks)
-Orange and almond cake

So if you like any of those things see you at The Arts House Trust on Friday!

Artists’ Talk: Friday 12 June 4:30 - 5:30PM
Opening Event: Friday 12 June 5:30 - 7:30PM

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