by Carole Epp | Jun 3, 2016 | Uncategorized, workshops
28TH EDITION
JULY 08TH TO AUGUST 14TH, 2016
EVERYDAY FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM
July 8th : Opening at noon
August 14th, closing at 5 pm
Val-David – The place to be in summer for anyone passionate about the
ceramics arts, 1001 Pots invites all lovers of things ceramic to its
28th edition, from July 10 to August 16. Delightfully located in the
sylvan beauty of the Laurentian Mountains, in the charming heart of
Val-David village, the exhibition presents the heights of excellence in
Québec ceramics. Set out on the magnificent site of the event’s founder,
Kinya Ishikawa, the massed works of the contemporary ceramists are on
show in a multitude of styles and formats. Whether grouped by individual
craftsperson or presented according to themes in both indoor and
outdoor displays (garden, kitchen, table art, tea, sculpture, jewelry,
children’s work, decoration, collectible items…), everything has been
harmoniously arranged so visitors can discover the marvels created by
local artisans. And of course, they have an opportunity to take some of
them home!
Earth and people
1001 Pots offers multiple opportunities to enter into the special
world of ceramics and exchange with the creators. Every day, a different
artisan will present his or her work. Demonstrations and workshops
liven up the weekends; also a whimsical throwing competition will put
various talents to the task of providing sufficient bowls for the
organization Empty bowls. The work of artists in residence can be
appreciated as well. And why not register for an hour workshop or if
you like more, a week long course on the potter’s wheel (for adults) or
perhaps enter the children for a creative hand building workshop while
you take time to wander around this peaceful site?
Earth and gardens
The 1001 Pots exhibition is well known for the beauty of is site.
During the visit, you can enjoy a true moment of grace by taking tea in
the Mousse garden, Zen garden or Secret garden. The intimate
relationship between the art of tea making and ceramics is also revealed
in the presentation of an exhibition and contest, held in partnership
with the teahouse Camellia Sinensis. You can also attend to the Tea
discovery workshop given by our partner. To round off this splendid
bouquet, you should also attend the demonstration of ikebana, the very
quintessence of Japanese floral art. Finally, but not the less, within
the unusual setting of the Silica garden, cultural manifestations are
also present in the form of musical concerts and poetry readings.
That tempts you? Come to visit us to discover all this and more still.
by Carole Epp | Jun 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – July 9, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 7 – 9 pm
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is excited to present Scavengers and Outcasts, an exhibition of new sculptural ceramics by Debra Kuzyk and Ray Mackie of Lucky Rabbit Pottery (www.kuzykmackie.com) from
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. This exhibition includes thrown pots with
sculpted lids and underglaze decoration focusing on the down-and-out of
Saskatchewan wildlife.
Although the artists have lived in the Maritimes for most of their
adult lives, both were born and raised in Saskatchewan. They both
discovered pottery at the University of Saskatchewan, and then both attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) in Halifax. Since 1999 — when Lucky Rabbit Pottery settled
in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia — Kuzyk and Mackie have been full time
ceramic artists. Now they’re coming home for an exhibition at the Saskatchewan Craft Council.
“This show is a kind of homecoming for us. We are thrilled to show
here in Saskatoon, and in many ways, the work has brought back strong
memories of Prairie landscapes and the animals which inhabit them,”
writes Mackie.
“Creatures brave enough to enter human habitat are really messengers
from the wild, reminding us that we share this earth with all forms of
life. Those who do not please us suffer greatly. From the beginning of
recorded history, potters have worked with images of animals, and we
follow in this great tradition, only this time we bring to mind those
least loved among us, and elevate them to the top of our pedestals,”
writes Kuzyk.
When the artists began collaborating in 1992, it became clear that
Ray would make pots and Debra would focus on decoration and sculpting.
That division has persisted, while Ray has made forays into mosaics,
sculpting and painting, as well. Fairly early on they began working with
images of plants and animals. Ray’s pots, which are influenced by
classical Chinese forms, have become pedestals for various birds, fish,
and mammals which, in most instances, are sculpted by Debra.
Please join the artists for a Public Exhibition Reception on Friday June 3rd at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery (813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon, SK), from 7 to 9 pm! RSVP to the Facebook event.
www.saskcraftcouncil.org
by Carole Epp | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
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by Carole Epp | May 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Opening Thursday June 2nd 7pm
(show runs until June 18th)
Fourteen artists present new works that disturb the boundaries of their
individual practices. Through critical reflection and collaborative
exchange, unexpected themes and forms have emerged over a ten month
mentorship program led by Linda Sormin, and programmed by FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association.
Close observations of nature collide with the forms and realities of
urban life. Experimentation with raw materials is unearthing memories,
reshaping personal metaphors and once-familiar landscapes. Through
photography, video, pottery and sculpture, these artists unsettle
established ways of thinking and making.
Are small transgressions the slippery slope to bad behavior?
These conversations offer diverse interpretations of play, threat,
beauty, gesture, sexuality, parenthood, family, community and
environment. In sharing ideas and concerns, examining potential pitfalls
and solutions, this group of makes has in many ways sped up their
artistic research, yet slowed the impulse to cast judgment. Fearlessly,
gently tending to bright wounds of doubt, these artists have created
bodies of work that articulate distinct visions in the contemporary
context.
Linda Sormin
The gallery is pleased to be asked to host this exhibition with works
from the original exhibit plus they had created new works to compliment
using the knowledge they have taken away with them
Please join Jonathon & and I in welcoming Small Transgression II to London
Brian Cooke Curator
258 Dundas Street London, ON
519-434-5443
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