Charm of the Double-barred Finches

POA

This piece was a Finalist in the biennial North Queensland Ceramic Award 2024.

Double-barred finches gather on an abstract organic hollow and debate the strange markings on the outside of the vessel.

A bird’s eye view of the vessel suggests an exotic succulent flower while the texture and colour of the vessel walls suggests it may be wood. It is deliberately obscure. The gold beaks highlight the power of the uttered word and the markings on the outside are rune-like, hinting at a touch of magic. And the profile of the work shapeshifts as you move around the piece.

This work comments on how we interact, interpret and make sense of situations based on the messages we receive and the influence of the company we keep. It recognises that depending on the perspective, the same scenario can be seen in an utterly different light.

The vessel measures 20 x 27cm w x h