Beneath the Waves NMME High-fire stoneware painted with ceramic

High-fire stoneware painted with ceramic underglazes

I wanted the hot pink to feel like noise in a world that is loud

echoing the fragile ecosystems she protects

This piece asks the viewer to consider how much of reality exists beyond the immediate sighting

Beneath the Waves NMME High-fire stoneware painted with ceramicBeneath the Waves By artist: Gabrielle O'Brien Paper clay with glaze and mother of pearl and gold lustre. 14 x 12 x 20 cm This paperclay ocean nymph rises from the currents as a quiet homage to what exists beyond human sight beneath the waves. Inspired by the Nereids of Greek mythologythe sea nymphs who guided sailors, guarded hidden realms, and embodied the oceans shifting moods, she carries the presence of those ancient, unseen guardians. Her form