Behold, the miniature masterpiece of confectionary delight: a tiny ceramic cake that captures all the whimsy and sweetness of a full-sized dessert in a miniature form. Measuring no more than a few inches in diameter and height, this tiny ceramic cake is a true marvel of detail. A solid stoneware sculpture, each Munbeibi is hand sculpted and glazed by Hannah in her Victoria, B.C. home studio.

This piece is part of Hannah’s Ceramic Bakery collection, exhibited in summer 2023 at The Old School House Arts Centre.

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THE STORY
Once upon a time, 238,900 miles from here, the Moon was made up of hundreds of little pieces of moon (rather than one big chunk). Those little pieces were called Munbeibis. They spent their time floating along with each other, observing comets and stars. They were generally known to be calm and contented creatures, but (as happens with many humans) some of the Moon Babes began to wonder what life was like in other places, such as on that big blue and green rock their world constantly circled...

A few years ago, a small convoy of Munbeibis decided to set out from their lunar orbit to investigate Earth. After much travel and exploration, the Munbeibis settled in the forests and seashores of our planet, preferring the company of trees and stars to city life, marveling at the lush greenery and shifting water. Sometimes, they set out from their hiding places to say hello to a special human or two, to bring you wisdom from the cosmos, fruits, cakes and flowers, and a little warm company.