Before fully dedicating myself to ceramics, I spent 18 years in advertising, developing a skill set that blends open-minded creativity with the demands of deadlines, project management, and client collaboration.
I thrive on collaboration, working closely with individuals, organisations, chefs, and business owners to bring their visions to life.
My favourite projects are where I get to bring visions to fruition through brainstorming ideas, developing concepts and producing final works with high quality, beautifully refined forms and surfaces that tell a story.
Bespoke ceramic tableware designed to enhance dining experiences, whether for fine dining restaurants or private homes. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted to reflect local landscapes, ingredients, and personal aesthetics, turning everyday meals into special occasions.
Each porcelain pebble pendant is a unique, handcrafted art work that evokes a mesmerising sense of calm, warmth, and connection to place. Their translucent glow creates a soothing atmosphere, whether arranged in clusters, small groupings, or as individual features. Perfect for intimate gatherings, these pendants invite family and friends to come together, adding both beauty and ambiance to any space.
Handcrafted ceramic tile murals that transform walls into works of art. Inspired by nature, place, and storytelling, these bespoke installations add personality and meaning to kitchens, bathrooms, and public spaces.
Inspired by ocean treasures, each ceramic basin is a unique blend of form and function, designed to bring a touch of coastal beauty to your space. Finished with delicious glazes that reflect the textures and hues of the coast.
My mum, ceramic artist Lee Goller, and I have collaborated on several public and community art projects, creating site-specific works that educate and inspire. Commissioned by Marine Care Ricketts Point and later by the Surf Coast Shire, we designed installations for children’s playgrounds that celebrate the local environment—particularly the Indigenous animals and birds that call these places home.
Each project tells a unique story, weaving together history, ecology, and community engagement. Through interactive elements and workshops, we invite people of all ages to connect with the land, fostering a sense of place, stewardship, and wonder.
Celebrating the beauty of everyday moments through thoughtfully designed ceramics. From handcrafted oil bottles to sculptural vessels, each piece is created to be both functional and beautiful, elevating self-care routines and bringing a sense of artistry to daily life. Designed to be displayed as much as they are used, these ceramics transform simple rituals into something special.
BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA
2021-2022
Create ceramic oil bottles exclusively for The Herbalist, combining functionality, sustainability, and luxury. Inspired by nature, these tactile, elegant bottles enhance daily skincare rituals.
Kirsty’s tableware is more than functional—it’s part of the story I tell through my food. Her designs, crafted with locally sourced clay and finished with glazes incorporating repurposed restaurant materials, align seamlessly with my philosophy of sustainability and place. The result is a dining experience where every detail feels intentional.
Tobin Kent
Owner/Head Chef - Moonah Restaurant
Kirsty created stunning, tactile oil bottles that perfectly met our vision—functional, sensory, and beautiful. Her process was professional, warm, and collaborative, with everything delivered on time and on budget. We couldn’t be happier.
Kellie Blair, Owner - The Herbalist Bells Beach
Kirsty created stunning, tactile oil bottles that perfectly met our vision—functional, sensory, and beautiful. Her process was professional, warm, and collaborative, with everything delivered on time and on budget. We couldn’t be happier.
Kellie Blair, Owner - The Herbalist Bells Beach
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