FLOODHANDS

'Flood Hands'

Incense - Jewellery Holder - influenced by Zyanya's experience of the 2022 floods in Northern Rivers, NSW.

Length: 16cm
Width: 9cm

Zyanya creates functional ceramic vessels using stained clay and nerikomi techniques, building pattern through the body of each form rather than applying it to the surface. Her work is characterised by earthy palettes, playful abstraction, and a strong emphasis on ergonomics, tactility, and use. Each piece is designed to feel good in the hands and to live comfortably within the rhythms of daily life.

At the core of Zyanya’s practice is an acceptance of impermanence. She is interested in objects that are lived with rather than preserved — pieces that may chip, stain, soften, and age alongside the people who use them. Wear is not failure, but evidence of life. Her vessels are made to participate in fleeting moments: a mug held each morning, a bowl shared at the centre of a table, oil poured, candles lit. These objects bear witness to routines, gatherings, celebrations, and ordinary days that cannot be repeated.