Quevara — 'Poet 31', Sculpture

This work delves into the cultural ecologies surrounding lost and stolen artefacts in the Al-Jazira region, commonly referred to as Mesopotamia, which lies between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Through tangible and visual means, it serves as a vivid representation of sculptural deities, architectural forms, and vessels that have been lost to time. Rather than replicating the pieces, the intention is to draw inspiration from them. The resulting eccentric forms boast unique colour schemes, pleasing curves, and delicate edges, inspired by archaeological figures and decayed architectural sites.

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Quevara by Ara Dolatain is a Melbourne-based design studio bringing together myth, architecture, and the visual languages of East and West to create tactile, sculptural, functional, and wearable objects. Bold colours, curious forms, and rich materials come together in works that celebrate the joy of making and the poetry of use. Proudly handmade in Melbourne, Quevara thrives on experimentation, where each object is a playful invitation to rethink how beauty, meaning, and function can live side by side. Bridging the conceptual with the material, Quevara crafts pieces that speak to imagination, touch, and everyday wonder.

Ara exhibited his work at both national and international exhibitions. His body of work has been supported by organizations such as the Australia Council for the Arts, Creative Victoria, and the City of Melbourne. Ara is represented by THIS IS NO FANTASY Gallery.

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Material: earthenware, glaze, oxide

Dimensions: 3.5 x 17.5 x 15cm