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Birdsall-Worthington Pottery page added to studioceramicscanada.com

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Cheers and Success for 2021 to all!

Birdsall-Worthington: Pam Birdsall and Tim Worthington
Birdsall-Worthington. 2016. Sample Child's plate
Birdsall Worthington. The Wimmer Home Plate.

Welcome to the new page on the Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, potters, Pam Birdsall and Tim Worthington, https://studioceramicscanada.com/birdsall-worthington-pottery/.

For over forty years they have been a mainstay of Nova Scotia pottery. Although their work displays their individual interests and talents, it is always recognizable as their distinctive brand, Birdsall-Worthington pottery. Their earthenware works reach across many genres including functional, commemorative and jewellry.

Enjoy their story and let them know how much you appreciate their art and contribution to Canadian studio ceramics.

David Lambert Page Added to Studio Ceramics Canada

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May 1st, 1974 -- David Lambert, potter, at his home in Ryder Lake near Sardis. Photo courtesy John Denniston, www.johndenniston.ca

May 1st, 1974 — David Lambert, potter, at his home in Ryder Lake near Sardis. Photo courtesy John Denniston, http://www.johndenniston.ca

I have added a page on David Lambert, potter and animateur to the studioceramicscanada.com website. Often referred to as the “father” of BC ceramics Lambert left a legacy that is respected by ceramists today.

Enjoy, and let me know me know what you think.

Harlan House Page Added To Studio Ceramics Canada Website

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Harlan House today. From MUD, Hands, fire Exhibition, University of Manitoba. Photo: Mary Ann Steggles

Harlan House today. From MUD, Hands, fire Exhibition, University of Manitoba. Photo: Mary Ann Steggles

Porcelain master, Harlan House, now has a page on studioceramicscanada.com .

The page will surprise many with the variety of styles and subjects Harlan has produced for almost 50 years. His detailed carving, appliqué and sprigging are familiar; however, there are other deeper messages, opinions and forms in his work throughout his career. His subjects range from the detailed life and beauty in his garden to frustration with the global economy and our “big box” life.

He is open in his thoughts, words and experience. His own website and blog are further testaments to his generosity.

Enjoy.

 

Debra Sloan And Her Ceramics. A New Page Published On Studio Ceramics Canada

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Debra Sloan with her work

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

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!

Ann Mortimer Page Added to Studio Ceramics Canada

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Ann Mortimer at her "Umbrella Escapade" Exhibition.

Ann Mortimer at her “Umbrella Escapade” Exhibition.

A new page on  Newmarket, Ontario artist, Ann Mortimer has been added to the website studioceramicscanada.com.

Ann’s extensive body of work and long career has spanned the world. Her porcelain works mine the potential of themes from spheres and “bird, bud and fish” forms to plates, cups and umbrellas. In addition, her tireless efforts on behalf of the ceramic world have influenced, students, major artists and organizations around the world.

Stay tuned. More pages are in the works on artists such as Susan Collett, Enid Legros-Wise, Connie Pike, Les Manning, Stan and Jean Clarke, Luke Lindoe, Brendan Tang and many others.

Anyone who has memories or images of these artists they would be willing to share please contact me.

 

Ruth Gowdy McKinley Page Published

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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