Single prong (dark), 2026 Marilyn Russell's work represents her

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

I love the way her work explores texture and materiality

and collect the natural fibres from the bush land

Title: Monument Studies

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Single prong (dark), 2026 Marilyn Russell's work represents herSingle 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