One night only – Naomi Yasui presents Chapter XI: Vases

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Uncategorized

 
 NAOMI YASUI, CHAPTER XI : VASES

July 12th-July 18th | Vernnisage Thursday July 18th, 7-10pm 

 

For one night only, Toronto-based ceramic artist Naomi Yasui presents Chapter XI: Vases,
an exhibition of porcelain vases, floral arrangements and still-life
watercolour paintings. This presentation marks the culmination of a
seven-day performance conducted in the gallery space.

A devotee to the early 20th century floral designer
Constance Spry and a compulsive maker, Yasui’s handmade porcelain vases
are the wellspring for her performance. Each day, for seven days, a
different vase will be called upon to inspire both a floral arrangement
and a still-life watercolour painting.  Joining Yasui in painting will
be guest artists Heather Goodchild and Lisa DiQuinzio. The staging and
study of these vases and botanicals is intentionally provocative, as it
brings into a contemporary art setting a series of activities once
defined as ‘feminine’ or ‘leisure pursuits’.

Beginning on Friday, July 12th, the performance can be
viewed from the street, but the gallery will be closed to the public. 
The artist invites you to witness the completion of the performance on
Thursday July 18th from 7-10pm.

To schedule an appointment please contact either Katharine Mulherin (Director) or Naomi Yasui (Artist).

Naomi Yasui is a Toronto-based ceramic artist, working
in sculpture, performance and installation, her conceptual practice
revolves around process, form, and happenstance. Yasui is co-creator of The Wardens Today with Heather Goodchild.  She has exhibited in Canada and internationally.

[email protected]

 

The artist wishes to gratefully acknowledge support from the Ontario Arts Council.

Gallery address:
1086 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1H8
www.katharinemulherin.com

Surface: exhibition @ Harbourfront

by | Jun 21, 2013 | Uncategorized

Marcelina Salazar. Serving Bowl, 2013. Cone 10 porcelain, wood fired, soda glazed. Photo: Becky Comber

Carl & Rose, Tony Clennell, Brad Copping, Susie Osler, Marcelina Salazar, Krystal Speck, Jenna Stanton, Rachael Wong

Curated by Melanie Egan

June 22 – September 15, 2013

Terrain is used as a general term in physical geography, often
referring to the visible layer of land. We often think of terrain as
broad and expansive, however, the subtle surface changes on an object
translate into a micro-topography and a feast for the eyes. Terrain can
be the main event – inspiring, remarkable and evocative – as well as an
invitation to discover what lies beneath.

– Melanie Egan
Head, Craft, Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W. Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada

235 Queens Quay W.
Toronto, ON
M5J 2G8, Canada

A show of Ceramics @ Walrus tonight

by | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized

Join us for opening night, as 6 of Vancouver’s talented ceramic artists unveil new work.

Featuring:
Kelly Austin
Diane Espiritu
Russell Hackney
Claire Madill
Sarah Péloquin
Cathy Terepocki

WALRUS
3408 Cambie Street
Wednesday. June. 19th. 2013
6 – 9 pm

We’ll be posting process work and sneak peeks on our blog and facebook, so if you’re curious, stay tuned…

Please note, some work will be crafted in limited quantities.  As
always, everything in store (including exhibit work) will be available
for purchase on opening night.

www.walrushome.com