Ssshh I (The Shape of Rest)

Ssshh I (The Shape of Rest)

By artist: Kavitha Gobinathan

Ceramic, gold lustre, organza, beads and wire. 20 x 20 x 36 cm

Shaped like soft blooms, each form holds small ceramic figures nestled amongst petals of organza and fine wires. Paper stamens adorned with beads become support for the figurines while the gold lustre adds a quiet whimsical glow. These figures are women at rest, capturing intimate moments of pause and self-connection that are often unseen in the busy days of a mother and carer. The bloom becomes a way of understanding that just as a flower cannot bloom to its full glory without time and stillness, we too cannot grow without rest.

About the artist.

Kavitha is a Singapore-born artist, living, loving and making art in Meanjin, Australia. A finalist in the National Emerging Art Prize (2024), Kavitha explores clay as a medium of expression. Her work is inspired by the connections that she makes with people and place, inviting conversations about shared experiences, nostalgia and connection.

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.