Heartache

Crafted as a one-of-a-kind collectible, "Heartache" embodies the raw, emotional landscape of heartbreak, the sensation of a soul fracturing into countless shards, here expressed through hand-formed clay torn by embedded glass. This is not merely an artwork, but an emotional artifact.

In a striking interplay of destruction and repair, the piece draws from the revered Japanese art of Kintsugi, the philosophy of embracing flaws and imperfections, using genuine copper leaf to trace the scars with quiet opulence. The result is a compelling dialogue between vulnerability and restoration.

The surface is enveloped in Culture Hustle’s Black 2.0, one of the deepest matte blacks available, representing the abyss of sorrow. Yet when bathed in sunlight or warmth, symbolic of healing over time, the edges shimmer with a rare, iridescent rainbow overlay, revealing a hidden spectrum of colour. This optical transformation makes each viewing experience uniquely intimate, a moment of rediscovery.

This work exists as a singular edition . No replicas, no reproductions. The materials, technique, and emotional narrative converge to create a piece of uncompromising rarity and significance.

For the discerning collector, "Heartache" offers more than visual allure — it invites possession of something truly irreplaceable: a luxurious meditation on the fragility and resilience of the human heart.

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Candice is a Sydney-based artist originally from South Africa, where her creative journey began at the age of 12. Under the mentorship of a South African fine artist, she developed her early skills in oil painting, focusing primarily on landscapes and seascapes — though the occasional animal has also made its way onto her canvas.

Art has always been Candice’s place of peace and personal refuge. Over the years, her practice has expanded beyond oils to include mixed media and a more abstract approach to subject matter. She is drawn to the symbolism and layered meanings within art — fascinated by both the artist’s intent and the viewer’s unique interpretation. What memories or emotions might be stirred? What stories might each piece silently tell?

More recently, Candice has been exploring photography, finding fresh inspiration in the world around her. Light and shadow have become her playground, offering new ways to see and feel familiar spaces.

Her creative process is intuitive and deeply personal — a way of translating internal thoughts into visual form. Whether through brush, lens, or layered media, Candice strives to evoke emotion and spark curiosity. If not an emotional connection, then perhaps a simple question:
"What do you see?"