Single prong (dark), 2026 writing and curating

writing and curating

the BookPeople Adult Fiction Book of the Year and the Queensland Premier's Award for a work of State Significance

I love the way her work explores texture and materiality

Jacinta’s mother is a traditional owner of the land of Maningrida

Title: Monument Studies

Single prong (dark), 2026 writing and curatingSingle 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