Single prong (dark), 2026 and collect the natural fibres

and collect the natural fibres from the bush land

I love the way her work explores texture and materiality

founder of the centre

Marilyn Russell's work represents her connection to the past and a process of healing

Single prong (dark), 2026 and collect the natural fibresSingle prong comb. Burnished with black midfire, infused with coconut and gardenia oil These burnished stoneware hair pins emerge from daily rituals and beauty in relation to hair. The forms of these pins are inspired by fauna within the Pacific and bone carving practices within Tonga. The polished ceramic surfaces invite touch, and bodily engagement rather than being observed at a distance. These pieces act as a reminder of the natural world when