studioceramicscanada.com has just published a new page on the iconic artist Ruth Gowdy McKinley. Much of the page is based on an interview I conducted with Ruth, December 8, 1980. Much help was also provided by her daughter, Lauren McKinley Renzetti. Thank you Lauren.
Click on the link above and enjoy the page, the images and the passion of a great ceramist.
Barry Morrison
A little help please. Does anyone recognize these artists’ marks below?
Unknown Pot Signature 1
The first may have Inuit connections from the ’60s or ’70s even though the signature itself does not appear Inuit. The clay seems to be a heavily grogged stoneware. The base looks as though it was cut straight from the batt.
bluebird pot signature 1
The second may have come from the London region. The foot is trimmed with the signature incised before the glaze firing.
Just leave a comment to this post. Many thanks for any help.
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