Rising tides

Rising Tides

by Caressa Gonsalves

2025

20cm H x 32.5cm W

blend of mixed clays, found clay slip, and layer glazes

$1,500

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Artist Statement

My art is rooted deeply in my childhood in Palm Beach. The textures and memories of the shoreline inspire my work. They serve as a canvas for the depths of my heart, transforming stored emotions into tangible art.

About the Artist

Caressa Gonsalves

Caressa Gonsalves

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Caressa Gonsalves is a ceramic artist raised on the northern beaches of Palm Beach, Australia. Drawing inspiration from her coastal upbringing and childhood memories, she crafts hand-made vessels vases, plates, and more that blend raw emotion with natural textures. Her work reflects a healing journey through grief and loss, channeling those waves of feeling into each piece, celebrating imperfection and organic form.