Playing With Fire

Working from his studio garden ‘Playing With Fire’ at Kina Beach forty minutes from Nelson, Darryl Frost has established himself as a prominent ceramic artist on the New Zealand art scene. Despite his formal training Darryl is largely self-taught in the art of anagama kiln firing. He is the only ceramist in the Nelson region to operate an anagama kiln and one of a small community of wood firers scattered throughout the country. Known as the ‘wild child’ amongst his fellow ceramic artists Darryl strives for originality in both the style and execution of his work – his reputation is in part due to his experimental processes, well-documented fascination with fire, and his notorious five day/100 hour firings! As a devotee of working with mixed media, Darryl embraces the challenges of using wood, metal, rods and glass to form sculptures.

Koru Sinkers. Anagama Ceramic on Flax Fibre. $125 each

Producing a vast range of work, Darryl is perhaps best known for his Koru Sinkers. And we are thrilled to announce we have an extensive range in store now. With each koru sinker varying in shape, colour, texture and length, each one is as unique as the man who creates them. Perfect hung individually on a narrow wall or as a cluster.

Top - Woven Wall Panel. $180
Bottom - Woven Sushi Platters. $120 each

If the sinkers aren’t for you, we also have a selection of domesticware from Darryl. Including an anagama ceramic woven wall panel and various 'love potion' vessels. 

Various sized Love Potion Vessels from $35. Small Woven Flax Vase $120.