The ethereal nature of peace

Alex Wilkinson

2024
Ceramic
290mm (h) x 180mm (w) x 180mm (d)

These works delve into the fragility and resilience of the human experience. The stream of consciousness style introspective writings explore regret, the pursuit of happiness and the transformative power of art. After being meticulously crafted and the writing inlaid by hand. The audience was invited to break the works. Once shattered the vases have been meticulously glued back together. Each piece reflects the inseparable nature of pain, healing, and transformation, creating beauty from the scars of our past. The vases now stand as symbols of introspection, connection, and the complex journey of becoming.

About Alex

Alex Wilkinson is a ceramic artist based in the Waikato. Her work explores themes of imperfection, self-expression, and the tension between control and chance in creation.She is also the founder of Mystery Creek Ceramics, a renowned brand with a focus on creating beautiful tableware that connect art and everyday life.