Deep Field is the first major collection of works by Carmel Pollock, Christchurch Based ceramicist. It takes its lead from the Hubble Deep Field image, where prolonged exposure revealed thousands of galaxies within what appeared to be empty sky.

Through an intuitive approach to nerikomi, coloured clays are folded and compressed, concealing layers within the vessel. Progressive sanding slowly uncovers these hidden formations, revealing cellular and galaxy-like patterns. Hours spent sanding also create a quiet space for reflection, allowing thoughts and new perspectives to surface alongside the material.
The work brings together three interconnected cosmos: the vastness of galaxies, the hidden world within the clay, and my own internal landscape, held within the intimate scale of each hand-held vessel.