Ara Dolatian

I create handmade sculptural ceramic objects that bring a sense of theatre, warmth and playfulness to everyday rituals. My collection for Pieces of Eight features sculptural candelabras, candle holders and wall vases, each individually made in my Melbourne studio. Balancing refined craftsmanship with unexpected forms, my work is designed to be used, collected and admired. I love creating pieces that spark conversation, whether around the dinner table or within a space.

Ara Dolatian is a Melbourne-based visual artist and designer working across sculpture, ceramics and installation. His design label, Quevara, explores the relationship between art and function through handmade ceramic objects that combine sculptural forms, rich surfaces and playful details.

His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with support from Creative Australia, Creative Victoria and the City of Melbourne. His broader artistic practice draws on Mesopotamian histories, mythology, cultural memory and diasporic experience.