There is something about this small creature inside of Eva’s pot that is so compellingly sweet to me. All I want to do is curl up inside of a gorgeous object like that and see the world from the inside out. Enjoy today’s pots
“BiographyIn 1968 when a painting course was cancelled I ended up taking a substitute – Raku. Clay, I discovered, had much more potential for creative expression. Through the 1970’s and 80’s I worked with stoneware and electric kilns, and sold my functional work at craft shops and fairs in the Ottawa Valley in eastern Ontario.After a 15 year hiatus, I returned to ceramics in 2002 with a renewed vigor to explore more varied work. Today I work mostly in cone 10 reduction, in porcelain and stoneware, focusing mostly on one-of-a-kind functional pieces. Working with gas has made me re-evaluate my work and I find techniques such as stamping, carving and appliqué the most satisfying.In 2008 I signed up for the year-long journey workshop with U.S. potter Steven Hill. As a result of studying with Steven I find my work is becoming more focused and contemporary. He has given me the courage to freely transfer my ideas and emotions into clay.After decades of work I feel that maybe my pots are finally beginning to talk and sing to me – and truly satisfy me.”
“Artist’s StatementThrough my ceramic pieces I strive to give outward expression to my inner feelings about various issues facing us today. At times it feels we are in an irreversible death spiral of consumerism, conflict, over-population, and environmental degradation.I trace my enjoyment of clay appliqué back to childhood when my teacher would illustrate stories with felt board cutouts and I would spend hours cutting out paper figures. Now it is my turn to tell a story about what moves me, using clay, glazes and my creative and artistic expression. I find that the exacting detail required in working with appliqué challenges my skills. The design has time to evolve as it is being constructed, giving me time to explore my feelings, with the end result frequently surprising me.Life is not always happy and cutesy as illustrated in children’s stories. There is always an opposite dark side. As in my ceramic works, we may choose not to look at it unless we deliberately make an effort to do so.”
CV 1967 – B.Sc. Zoology – McGill University 1968 – 1982 – member of the Deep River Potters Guild and self-directed learning with workshops Bob Bozak, Ken Cumberland, Sam Moligian, Keith Campbell and others. 1980 – 2002 – Public Affairs Assistant, Atomic Energy of Canada 2002 – returned to ceramics 2005 – Deep River Library Arts Juried Show – 2nd prize and Hon. Mention in 3-D 2006 – Valley Arts Council Professional Juried Show – 1st prize and Hon. Mention in 3-D Media 2008 – Valley Arts Council Professional Juried Show – 1st and 3rd prizes in 3-D Media 2008 – 09 Taught children’s pottery workshops at the Killaloe Youth Group, the Golden Lake Algonquians Cultural Centre, and the Arnprior Recreation Department. Workshops were sponsored by a Ministry of Culture grant via the Deep River Potters’ Guild and focused on aboriginal pottery. 2008 – 09 Steven Hill Journey Workshop – currently halfway through this year long study with Steven Hill. Work available at: From the Valley Artisans Co-op in Deep RiverThe Red Canoe Gallery in Wilno.
“BiographyIn 1968 when a painting course was cancelled I ended up taking a substitute – Raku. Clay, I discovered, had much more potential for creative expression. Through the 1970’s and 80’s I worked with stoneware and electric kilns, and sold my functional work at craft shops and fairs in the Ottawa Valley in eastern Ontario.After a 15 year hiatus, I returned to ceramics in 2002 with a renewed vigor to explore more varied work. Today I work mostly in cone 10 reduction, in porcelain and stoneware, focusing mostly on one-of-a-kind functional pieces. Working with gas has made me re-evaluate my work and I find techniques such as stamping, carving and appliqué the most satisfying.In 2008 I signed up for the year-long journey workshop with U.S. potter Steven Hill. As a result of studying with Steven I find my work is becoming more focused and contemporary. He has given me the courage to freely transfer my ideas and emotions into clay.After decades of work I feel that maybe my pots are finally beginning to talk and sing to me – and truly satisfy me.”.jpg)
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I do agree , this is beautiful.
This work is absolutely gorgeous! i am now going through and reading all her past blogs. I am just in love with the way that she uses glazes on her forms. Example-not drowning it in blue or green since it is inspired by the ocean. I just love her work-and am going to be looking for more of it!