Available Artworks and Collections
The Thomas-Ferdinand Gallery will be launching works from three of Stella’s collections this November.
Liquidity Series
The Thomas-Ferdinand Gallery is proud to present three pieces from Stella’s collection ‘Liquidity’ – the inaugural collection that secured her a place in The Royal College of Art’s Ceramics and Glass MA programme.
Born during the pandemic, this series encompassed the themes that stirred Stella’s creative spirit; fleeting beauty, the intricate dance of transformation, the inexorable passage of time, and the yearning to encapsulate a singular moment in eternity.
At its core lies a bold exploration of these themes through daring material experimentation and the relentless pushing of boundaries in the realm of contemporary sculpture.
Stella’s vision has materialised in the form of coral, floral and rock-structures, crafted meticulously from porcelain, glass and copper.
Looking at a Horizon
This striking open shape sculpture represents a body of work that explored the similarities between nature and human emotions.
Its genesis can be traced to a serene seaside setting, where Stella undertook an intimate journey of observation and introspection. This artistic exploration served as a counterpoint to Stella’s personal odyssey, a choice to seek pause from the relentless rhythm of life.
Positioned by the seashore, Stella patiently studied the ebb and flow of waves, seeking the underlying patterns within this natural spectacle. Through daily practices and unwavering commitment, she sought to attain a state of trance-like meditation, immersing herself in the intricacies of nature’s emotional microcosm.
Through this, and in the subtle dance of peaks and the serenity of empty spaces, she discovered an interconnectedness that resonated with her own experiences.
It was here that she witnessed the resonance between the undulating waves and the potential of our own vast, emotional landscapes – the fluidity and instancy of transformation from the silent and still, to the tempestuous and uncontrollable.
Gardens of Love
‘Gardens of Love’, Stella’s Graduating RCA Collection, is an artistic embodiment of the pain associated with irreplaceable loss, the aching void left behind when someone cherished is forever beyond our reach; whether through death, distance or lost love.
The sculptures in this collection serve as potent metaphors, resembling the immutable solidity of rocks, the majestic grandeur of mountains, or the dormant power of a volcano after its fiery eruption. Each a symbol of the catharsis of stillness and subsequent strength that can emerge from the depths of emotional turmoil.
Yet, within the quietude of these stone-like forms, there exists a delicate dance, a moment suspended in time. Each sculpture exudes an undeniable vitality, an emotional resonance that pulses beneath the surface. Stella has carefully crafted these works to evoke a sense of life, a heartbeat within the stone, a whisper in the mountains, and a memory in the lava.
The sculptures convey a singular, vital message – a message of love. This is not a love untouched by the flames of experience; instead it is a “Burned Love”, a love of intimacy, vulnerability and unconditionality. A love forever etched into time and space.
