Over one hundred artists are participating in this years Matter of Clay III, an exhibition of incredible ceramic works by incredible ceramic artists from all over Canada. Watch this section over the next six weeks as we start uploading images of the work that will be going on sale at &PM on Thursday August 4th at the gallery.
I am blown away by the creativity and quality of the pieces that have been submitted for inclusion in the Matter of Clay III. One of the criteria was the work had not been exhibited before consequently there will be over 300 new pieces entering the marketplace with this exhibition. Another exciting aspect of this year's exhibition is the number of experimental works where the artist has stretched the limits of the material and taken risks. There are also works where the kiln has been particularly kind touching the work in an unique way resulting in a remarkable glaze. An example of this would be a bird sculpture that arrived today by Pat Webber of Salt Spring Island, BC. A remarkable sculpture from her bird series has truly been blessed by the kiln gods in the way that the flames and ash have conspired to turn something wonderful into something spectacular, a "once in every fifteen years', as Pat put it, tour de force. Watch for an image in the near future.
Mahmoud Baghaeian of Montreal, participant in Matter of Clay in 2001, and his work has just arrived. It was a pleasure to once again see his Persian inspired wax relief designs in the gallery. There is a wonderful 'pillow jar' that would bring a gleam to the eye of any collector.
The gallery is awash with crates and boxes from all over Canada and Brian and I are looking forward to opening them to see what treasures await. Jackie Noble of Noble Concepts will be photographing the work for the catalogue. Jackie has been photographing work for the gallery since we opened so I know the catalogue will be great.
Watch this section! Images will start to appear in the not too distant future!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Keeping Track of What's New
I have been talking a lot about Matter of Clay III opening in London at the Gallery August 4th 2011 at 7PM.
This is going to be an extraordinary exhibition. Already over 100 of Canada's top ceramic artists are committed to participate and this is going to provide ceramic lovers with an accessible feast. All work will be exhibited for the first time and all work will be for sale. in addition there will be a catalogue e that will be a true collectors' item. Not only will there be photos of the work but a 'maker's mark index'.
Work has already begun arriving for the exhibition. We will in the first week of June start illustrating examples as they arrive so watch and follow this page for exciting updates and the who and what of this fabulous exhibition. Keep abreast through the events page so that you will be able to get first hand knowledge of who will be attending. Already there are confirmations from artists coast to coast who has indicated their intent to attend.
Work has started to arrive. Bill Boyd (BC), Lissette Savaria (PQ), Keith Campbell (ON), Goyer-Bonneau (PQ) are among the early arrivals.
Speaking of Goyer-Bonneau: The tureen "Pea-Soup" first created in 1979 is being re-issued with the gallery having exclusive distribution rights. The reissue, for the first time is in black porcelain with the number of the edition limited to the number of original handles remaining. This issue of 40 tureens is selling quickly, estimated delivery August 4th. Numbers 1 to 10 were $450. I say were because they are sold out and the next ten, numbers 11 to 20, at $550 are as well. Tureens, numbered 21 to 30, are now at $650 with number 21, 22, 23 already sold. The final ten, number 31 - 40, will be $2,000 each. If contemporary classics in functional ceramics appeal to you then this is the piece for you! Contact us to reserve your Goyer Bonneau Canadian classic now!
This is going to be an extraordinary exhibition. Already over 100 of Canada's top ceramic artists are committed to participate and this is going to provide ceramic lovers with an accessible feast. All work will be exhibited for the first time and all work will be for sale. in addition there will be a catalogue e that will be a true collectors' item. Not only will there be photos of the work but a 'maker's mark index'.
Work has already begun arriving for the exhibition. We will in the first week of June start illustrating examples as they arrive so watch and follow this page for exciting updates and the who and what of this fabulous exhibition. Keep abreast through the events page so that you will be able to get first hand knowledge of who will be attending. Already there are confirmations from artists coast to coast who has indicated their intent to attend.
Work has started to arrive. Bill Boyd (BC), Lissette Savaria (PQ), Keith Campbell (ON), Goyer-Bonneau (PQ) are among the early arrivals.
Speaking of Goyer-Bonneau: The tureen "Pea-Soup" first created in 1979 is being re-issued with the gallery having exclusive distribution rights. The reissue, for the first time is in black porcelain with the number of the edition limited to the number of original handles remaining. This issue of 40 tureens is selling quickly, estimated delivery August 4th. Numbers 1 to 10 were $450. I say were because they are sold out and the next ten, numbers 11 to 20, at $550 are as well. Tureens, numbered 21 to 30, are now at $650 with number 21, 22, 23 already sold. The final ten, number 31 - 40, will be $2,000 each. If contemporary classics in functional ceramics appeal to you then this is the piece for you! Contact us to reserve your Goyer Bonneau Canadian classic now!
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