Gabriella Mello — 'Tres Irmas' Ceramic Sculpture

A pit-fired sculptural form that embodies themes of culture and heritage. Created in honour of Gabriela's three sisters, the work was saggar fired using culturally significant materials, including coffee grounds, banana peels, and corn husks, within a communal pit-firing process. The resulting surface carries the traces of these elements, embedding memory and ritual into the clay. This piece presents an abstract yet subtly powerful expression of cultural connection and familial reverence.

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Gabriela Mello (she/her) is a Latinx multidisciplinary artist. Having just completed a Master’s in Therapeutic Arts with specialisation in Arts-Based Research, her life is dedicated to fostering community, exploring the nuances of clay, and embracing relationality—the intricate connections between individuals and their environments. Gabie’ s work is deeply influenced by her attunement to the unique ways we navigate the world. Through the interplay of emergent mark-making, texture, color, form, and material, she engages with her artistic practice as a reflection of her experiences and interactions. Each piece invites viewers to explore the multifaceted relationships that shape our existence, celebrating the beauty and complexity of connection.

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Materials: Pit fired earthernware, slip glaze, oxides, stains, oil pastel

Dimensions: approx. 45cm high x 30cm wide

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