Walter Dexter . Vase. stoneware, thrown, 12mi. #2 glaze, Cochrane, with cobalt . cone 9. 15 1/2 cm h x 11cm d
Walter Dexter. Torso Vase.
If you haven’t visited the page on Walter Dexter yet, view his biography, pictures, and a slide show of his recent work.
Enjoy.
Young Walter Dexter
I have added a page on Walter Dexter RCA to the website studioceramicscanada.com .
Dexter was an artist who moved from the the influences of Luke Lindoe and Bernard Leach, through the raku inspiration of Americans Hal Riegge and Paul Soldner, to his own signature “Torso” works and their recognizable style. His journey took him from Alberta, to Europe and eventually to British Columbia.
Enjoy his journey.
Jean Clarke Creating her Sculptures, nd. Nat Arch CGP C131971
Stan Clarke in his studio, nd. Nat Arch CGP C131970
I have added a new a new “short” page on Stan and Jean Clarke. Their careers span the formative years of ceramics in BC in the 1950s to 1970s. They were not only creators but were also important connectors between organizations and institutions in BC and across Canada.
If you know of collectors who have Stan’s or Jean’s works in the collection please let me know by leaving a comment. You can never have too many pictures of this hard-to-get period.
Enjoy.
Debra Sloan with her work “Shall I Be Mother?”
A page on that powerhouse of energy, and award winning artist, Debra Sloan, has been added to the studioceramicscanada.com website.
Mobile Girl – with Dead Battery, 2015. L15 x H13 x D10 cm. Porcelain and telephone wire, modeled. Photo E.A.Clarke
Debra’s babies, dogs and horses are familiar to many. Her press moulded and slip cast figures sometimes entertain but mostly challenge the viewer’s assumptions and attitudes through their poses, gestures, surfaces and expressions.
In addition to her art she has exhibited and traveled internationally and has also researched and documented the history of the development of studio ceramics in British Columbia.
Enjoy this page and let Debra know how much you appreciate her art. You can also see more about her on her own website http://www.debrasloan.com/ .
Breaking news: Last week Debra was awarded the biannual Hilde Gerson Award by the Craft Council of BC. Congratulations, Debra!
Walter Dexter 1931-2015
Another great one in the history of Canadian studio ceramics has passed. Award winning Walter Dexter started in Alberta with Luke Lindoe but spent most of his years in British Columbia, especially Vancouver Island. Raku, Stoneware, and his Torso Vases are part of his teaching and artistic legacy. He will be missed.
Alexandra McCurdy. The work representing Alexandra at the inductee exhibition. Blue Box with Copper Wire, with an accompanying wall piece. Size of the box is 13X13X13cm; the wallpiece is 19X19X19cm. Porcelain, wire and beads (as connectors) and copper wire. Photo: Steve Farmer.
Good news! Nova Scotia artist, Alexandra McCurdy has been elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts at its 35th RCA Annual General Assembly, Montreal, Quebec, May 14-17.
Congratulations, Alexandra! You can read more about Alexandra McCurdy RCA and her work on her page on this site.
Tom Smith Strathbutler Award 1992
Tom Smith, one of Canada’s best known raku artists has passed away. Educated at Penn state and Alfred he taught at Fredericton High School and the University of New Brunswick, as well as achieving success as one of Canada’s finest ceramists. Among other honours in 1999 he was elected to the RCA.
It was good to know you, Tom.
Keith Campbell. “Never Enough For The Duff”! 2015. Height 38 cm, C/6 Porcelain, oxidation, just bisque and then glaze firing, sculpted thrown airbrush stencil, drawn and painted with stains with a clear glaze.
Keith Campbell has a keen eye for political commentary and is keeping busy ensuring that ceramics in North Bay has a home.
His latest foray into political comment skewers the Senate spending scandals. Works on such subjects as Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin are merciless in their message and interpretation. The local CTV station has a 2 ½ minute video (ignore the unavoidable 33 second ad that precedes) interviewing Keith and showing examples of his past and most recent jabs at the body politic. Yet Keith is not a cynic. There is, rather, a puckish humour that has been expressed throughout his career. Keith extends the format of such works by including a figurative element on the top of what is almost a money wrapped drink can
But that is not all he has accomplished. The North Bay & area Potters Guild is now a reality. Along with Keith at the May 15 ribbon cutting ceremony are local politicians, administrators, and Emma Quinn of Craft Ontario. The very survival of ceramics in the North Bay area has been a a major concern of Keith’s, and now, ultimately, a successful base.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: VP Dermot Wilson, Pres. Keith Campbell, city councillor Jeff Serran, MP Jay Aspin, Executive Director of Craft Ontario Emma Quin, Geoff Richardson our landlord,and President of Canadore College George Burton with Amy and Manon holding the ribbon.
Well done, Keith! Also, check out Keith Campbell’s updated page on this site.
Gaetan Beaudin 1967
J’ ai ajouté une page sur l’artiste majeur du Québec, Gaétan Beaudin. La page est en anglais .
Son nom apparaît sur les CV de la plupart des grands céramistes d’aujourd’hui. Son amour du milieu, sa recherche, son expérimentation, et son organisation, à un moment où les ressources sont rares, ont eu une influence majeure sur l’esthétique et la créativité de beaucoup de céramistes du Québec aujourd’hui. Il était un opiniâtre mais aussi un partage homme le plus .
Après 1982 les informations sur sa vie et travail devient plus clairsemée. Il ya encore beaucoup de recherches à faire sur cette période plus tard. Néanmoins, profiter de la lecture de sa vie et les pensées, et l’affichage d’une sélection de ses œuvres.
Gaetan Beaudin 1967
I have added a page on the major Quebec artist, Gaétan Beaudin. His name appears on the resumes of many of today’s major ceramists. His love of the medium, his searching, his experimenting, and his organizing, at a time when resources were few, have been a major influence on the aesthetics and creativity of many of Quebec ceramists today. He was an opinionated but also a most sharing man.
After 1982 the information on his life and work becomes more sparse. There is still more research to be done on this later period. Nonetheless, enjoy reading about his life and thoughts, and viewing a selection of his works
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