Mackenzie Benato, A friend 'The kiln blessed me' I

'The kiln blessed me' I remember this comment ringing in one of Jana Hawkins-Andersen's Instagram stories depicting her work

Japan and works across textile

with a particular focus on ceramics

When Kiki was unwell as a child

McQuire consistently reminds us that our people are tenacious

Mackenzie Benato, A friend 'The kiln blessed me' IArtist: Mackenzie Mario Benato Title: A friend Year: 2024 Materials: Gouache and acrylic on paper Size: 300mm wide x 215mm high Stones taken from a rubble bin, over 2 years. Flat faces made by bridge saw. Sprays water, catches sand, makes mud. Protects lungs. (sandstone) (dust) (silica) Carved into stamps. (hammer) (chisel) As motifs. They feel good in the hand, heavy, rough. Your fingers find veins and grooves your eyes cant. The stone absorbs,