Hello

~ I'm Kirsten Ives and welcome to my website!

Just like me, this space is a work in progress. As my practice and experience continue to grow, so too will this site.

For many years, people have asked where they can find my pieces, and soon I hope to offer them here directly.

In the meantime, my work is available through private enquiries, pop-up shops and now at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) Shop!

Enjoy browsing and reach out if you have any questions.

Image by Kirsten Ives 2025

Art Hub Residency, Ballarat Victoria

My Story

Connection to nature is at the heart of my work. By using both commercial and foraged clays, I create botanical-inspired forms that often incorporate weaving with natural fibres.

Embracing a slow and mindful process, my ceramics honour the raw beauty of the materials I gather by hand. Each piece speaks to themes of grounding, memory, and quiet resilience.

Exhibitions

Past exhibitions

Solo exhibitions

Jan 2025:

'Pathways – Connection through Growth’, The Art Hub, Ballarat, Vic

Group exhibitions

Jun 2023:

‘Hold’, Belco Arts, Belconnen ACT

Jan 2024:

‘Small Works Art Prize’, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy VIC

Aug 2024:

‘Remnants, memories, and objects’, SAM, Shepparton VIC

Oct 2024:

‘Our Stories in Clay’, Ross Creek Gallery, Ross Creek VIC

May 2025:

Craft Lab 25, Ballarat VIC

July 2025:

Open exhibition, SAM, Shepparton VIC

Upcoming exhibitions

10 July to 19 Aug 2026:

'The Strength Within" collaborative exhibition, Unicorn Lane, Ballarat VIC

27 April to 30 May 2028:

'The Strength Within" collaborative exhibition, The Art Space, Ballarat VIC

Residencies

Jan 2025:

Solo residency for collection titled: Pathways – Connection through Growth, The Art Hub, Ballarat, Vic

My residency also included a community engagement activity where I spoke with visitors about growth and opportunities, and what this means to each of us. This activity then involved the participant either painting or writing their thoughts on fabric. This enabled a feeling of connection between myself as an artist, with the community around me, and hopefully the community feeling connected with their life’s changes and opportunities.

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

kirstenives.studio@gmail.com