Tears The Earth Could Not Hold

Artist: Kirsty Coleman

Tears the Earth Could Not Hold is a deeply evocative ceramic sculpture by Kirsty Coleman, capturing a moment suspended between vulnerability and quiet endurance. 

The elongated neck and lifted gaze create a posture of searching , almost transcendent while the cracked, textured surface suggests both erosion and survival. A single golden tear traces the face becoming a powerful focal point. 
Coleman’s ceramic practice here transcends material expectation. Clay, drawn from the earth, becomes both subject and metaphor, embodying human fragility while asserting resilience through form. 
This is a compelling piece for collectors drawn to figurative sculpture with psychological depth, work that occupies space not only physical but emotionally. 

Medium: Ceramic with Gold Leaf detail

Size: W 34cm x H 24cm x D 20cm
Approx. W 14" x H 10" x D 8"

0% Finance Available
Free UK Mainland Delivery

Full Certification & Documentation

Your artwork will be carefully packaged and fully insured for delivery.
If, for any reason, the piece isn’t quite right, you have 14 days to return it for a full refund or credit. (Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.)

International Orders:
Buyers outside the UK are welcome to purchase. A bespoke shipping quote will be provided via email after checkout and must be paid before dispatch.
If you’d like to receive a quote before purchasing, please contact us directly with your location and delivery details.

Happy collecting ✨