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Ives Art & Ceramics Gallery 

Collection ~ Elements of home

The Elements of Home collection is created from locally foraged clay gathered from two meaningful places - my late mum’s property in North East Victoria and my own backyard in the Goldfields region. Some pieces are woven with copper wire, symbolising connection through ancestral lines, while others include handmade lampwork glass beads, bringing a sense of reflection and fragility.

Created within a time of profound grief and disconnection, this collection embodies the journey of reuniting family ties and gently reconnecting with ancestors who have passed.

Collection ~ Pathways: connection through growth

​Through the healing process of creating the Elements of Home collection, I gained a deep awareness of personal growth and a sense of gratitude for the opportunities that had unfolded along the way. The pieces in Pathways: Connection Through Growth reflect on these life experiences, acknowledging both the opportunities embraced and those missed through self-doubt, and the realisation that growth comes from recognising and moving beyond those moments.

Please note: all pieces in this collection have been made from commercial clay.

All work displayed has been handmade and painted by Kirsten Ives 
Photography by K. Ives 

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