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005: Kahli Heit
Pipi Shell – Paphies Australis | 2023
$5,500
| Weight | 25 kg |
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| Dimensions | 170 cm × 170 cm × 170 cm |
| Filter Medium | Timber, Ceramic |
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| Edition Type | Unique |
| Catalogue number | 005 |
| Location |
Many people around Australia and New Zealand have been collecting Pipi shells for generations.
This art piece is all about respecting our ancestors and commemorating them. It is also about the many people who presently collect shells and admire their beauty. Lastly this piece is made for future generations to learn and create their own memories of being close to the shoreline and enjoying their times collecting the shells that we are lucky enough to have naturally occurring. The amazing and underrated animal found in Australia and New Zealand.
The Pipi Shell (Paphies Australis), also known as Yugarie or Ugarie in Yugambeh and Ugarapal languages. The shell is usually found on the coastline of Australia?s beaches and is commonly collected for food, fishing bait or even just for it?s beautiful colours.
Delivery advice for purchasers: Truck or trailer required.
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To : Sculpture on the Farm
Pipi Shell - Paphies Australis | 2023 Sculptor Bio
Kahli Heit
I'm Kahli Heit, a sculptor inspired by the beauty of Australian flora and fauna. Growing up in nature shaped my artistic vision, driving me to reflect organic textures and forms in my work.
I use recycled materials to promote sustainability and breathe new life into discarded objects. My mixed-media approach—clay, recycled metal, acrylic markers, and canvas—explores nature’s fragility and resilience.
Each piece is a dialogue between material and meaning, honouring the ecosystems that inspire me. Sculpture, for me, is both creative expression and a call to protect the environment, encouraging reflection on our interconnectedness and ecological responsibility.
Exhibitions, Awards & Recognition
2025 Moon Jelly – Aurelia Aurita exhibited at the Swell Art Prize Indoor Gallery, Gold Coast, QLD.
2024 Southern Sand Star – Luidia Australiae exhibited at the SWELL Sculpture Festival, Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, QLD.
Winner – Young Artist Award
Winner – Indigenous Artist Award
2023 Pipi Shell – Paphies Australis exhibited at the SWELL Sculpture Festival, Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast, QLD.
