emerging artist: Lydia Johnson

by | Jun 22, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

“Making a great pot requires discipline,
dedication, and sincerity, values quickly dissolving in today’s society.
We live in a world that tells us that we must have what our neighbors
have to be happy. Throwing is an escape from this voice.

Pots are
relatable and accessible to every human being. They are not esoteric.
These useful, everyday objects often create their own significance only
made possible by the thought of the maker. Every detail, from form, to
foot, to handle, breathes personality into an inanimate object. Even the
most subtle details give each new pot the opportunity to speak
differently; the chance to become more graceful, more charming, more
reserved.

I view each piece as a three dimensional canvas. My
surfaces are where memory, music, and emotion are visualized with the
stroke of a brush. Layers of vibrant colors, abstract shapes and active
lines live in an indecipherable yet familiar landscape. Within this land
exist ideas of human fragility and understanding. It reaches for
momentary glimmers of a better future.”

lydiajohnsonceramics.com

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

emerging artist: Rebecca Grant

by | Jun 16, 2013 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

Rebecca A. Grant received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics in
December 2010 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  She
utilizes a wide range of skills from a variety of artistic disciplines
including drawing, painting, fiber arts, metal working, and sculptural
techniques.  Numerous pieces of her functional pottery now reside in
private collections.  Her current work consists mainly of figurative
sculptures created from ceramic and mixed media. She has twice been
accepted into the Sculpture on Campus Competition at SIUE, and received a
Provost Scholarship in spring 2010.  She works primarily at her home
studio in Alton, Illinois, where she lives with her husband and two
dogs.

a very rare opportunity indeed – Prue Venerable sale tomorrow!

by | Jun 15, 2013 | Uncategorized

RARE chance to pick up a Prue Venables’ piece for a bargain tomorrow (Sunday 16 June) between 12 – 2pm.

27 Orchard Cres, Mt Albert Nth, Victoria, Australia
No prior sales. Cash only.
Many seconds and old pieces for $20 – $50 and top quality ones for $100 – $250.
One and only chance!

Thanks to Vipoo Srivilasa for sharing the info.