Single prong (dark), 2026 and perimeter security tools

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Material: acrylic paint

Marilyn Russell's work represents her connection to the past and a process of healing

embedding the personal experience of longing and estrangement from her matrilineal culture into these vessels

Title: Monument Studies

Single prong (dark), 2026 and perimeter security toolsSingle prong comb. Burnished with black midfire, infused with coconut and gardenia oil These burnished stoneware hair pins emerge from daily rituals and beauty in relation to hair. The forms of these pins are inspired by fauna within the Pacific and bone carving practices within Tonga. The polished ceramic surfaces invite touch, and bodily engagement rather than being observed at a distance. These pieces act as a reminder of the natural world when