Kirstin Charles

My body of work explores the textures and rhythms of nature through clay. Using fired and unfired pieces, I build a forest of fragments consisting leaves, flowers, blades of grass, and small sculptures. This curated mess echoes the forest floor, where glazed clay contrasts with raw surfaces, reflecting nature’s balance between growth and decay. Rooted in the Australian landscape, my forms draw from eucalyptus leaves, gum nuts, and native flora, translating them into tactile impressions that reveal both resilience and fragility.