Through the Leaves

Through the LeavesBy artist: Christine PickettHigh-fire stoneware painted with ceramic underglazes. 20 x 20 x 11 cmI like to capture the mixture of cheekiness and severity of the expressions of the Australian Magpie. This artwork is a functional cup, saucer and side plate that have been made by my hands on the studio wheel from high fire clay that has then endured and changed in the heat of the kiln.About the artist.I enjoy working with the tactile possibilities of clay. It is an earthy medium with boundless possibilities, yet can be tamed to become an expression of my creativity that can be used in people’s everyday lives. I presently paint Australian flora, fauna and birds on wheel-thrown stoneware. I think it is important for people to be reminded about how precious our native birds are, even though they are often hidden and only fleetingly seen.Collection or delivery.This item is part of the Plant Empire Small Wonders Exhibition 2026, on display from 9 May - 7 June. Exhibition items are available for sale in person or online. In the unlikely event that a customer purchases the item in-store at the same time as it is sold online, we will refund the online purchase - thank you in advance for your understanding if this situation does occur. Exhibition pieces will be available for collection in-store or delivered from 11-14 June: to collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; or to have it delivered, please select either the Australia Post or courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.