IN CONVERSATION: SEALA LOKOLLO
COMMUNITY
Seala Lokollo styles Spring 26.
Seala Lokollo moves between jewellery, ceramics and sculpture, with a practice grounded in Moluccan heritage, nature, and the sentiment of objects kept over time.
We spoke with Seala about her work, her world, and what’s holding her attention now.
"My practice has centred around object making. Wearable precious metal objects
and large ceramic sculptural objects have been two main focal points for my visual language in the past ten years.
Being a mum to a one year old who wants to be outside all day, I now find myself looking at the micro details of nature for inspiration. Through the eyes of my son, I find myself inspired by the smallest of patterns in the foliage, the beauty in the light glistening off the river near our home, or even the wind that ripples through the uncut winter grasses.
I experience it through his eyes. It’s very grounding to slow down and find inspiration in the smallest of moments or natural objects around me in day to day life."
Your work moves across clay, metal, jewellery and collected objects. What connects these different forms?
"I think it’s the deep love I have for precious objects held in time. Antiques are like that for me. Relics from a time long before I was around. Natural objects are the same. Relics from an ancient world. I am really drawn to collected objects, and in turn, I am very attracted to making them. I suppose I do
hope that they will also become special relics long after I am gone."
Has becoming a mother changed the rhythm of your creative practice?
"Absolutely. I find myself dreaming up concepts more often than actually articulating them. Mainly due to time restraints with a toddler but that feels ok to me. I am content with slowing down and taking a break.
I feel I have changed a lot as a person, and I think taking some time to understand what that means for my future as an artist is very important. For now, I am into the concept of play with objects, paint and pencils with my son, and collecting objects for future inspiration. Being in this sort of dreamy flow state with him has actually been really liberating in opening up space to think and imagine without any pressure to make."
How has your approach to personal style evolved alongside it?
"I don’t feel it’s changed a whole lot. I’d say
I really preference comfort over anything
else at the moment for practical reasons with a baby. I am definitely really into layering, and I have a whole new level of respect for the art of dressing the body in ways that can make you feel comfortable yet beautiful after going through major body changes in pregnancy and postpartum.
Clothing is my saviour for feeling normal. I am really attracted to loose relaxed pants and button up shirts at this time in my life."
What objects do you keep close in your studio?
"I have a collection of found natural objects from the Maluku Islands that I keep in my studio in an old wooden box. Photos of past memories and places that hold significance. Objects I have made in the past, and lots of books, both picture and story. Lots of scrap paper to paint and draw ideas on."
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How has Deadly Ponies fit into the way you move through your day?
"My Deadly Ponies pieces fit effortlessly into my daily life. They provide elevated elegance while also factoring in the luxury of space within the bag. I find myself reaching for my Deadly Ponies pieces daily, and often carry two bags with me, one for the daily needs of creativity and baby life, and one just for myself to hold personal items that are special and essential to me."
What makes a bag one you keep reaching for?
"The bag must be comfortable and it must be spacious. A soft leather is ideal as it slings over the shoulder effortlessly. I don’t really believe in a traditional nappy bag for example. I think a perfectly good bag for this season of life is a favourite bag chosen especially for you, that actually goes with your daily outfits. It is one way that makes me feel a lot more myself."
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