Single prong (dark), 2026 People and objects that surround

People and objects that surround me everyday are often of inspiration

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Lena Yarinkura and Jack Nawilil continue to expand their mediums and narratives

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I’ve explored similar ideas using textiles and clay slip to form ceramics

Single prong (dark), 2026 People and objects that surroundSingle prong comb 11cm x 2. 5cm x 1. 2cm 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