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sorrow to ecstasy to anger. I allow my work to venture in to a
world of uncertainty that comes from my own imagination. I find
it intriguing to create a realistic bust of a figure that engages the
audience, and is embellished with the flora and fauna of my own
world. I push the limits of clay as it allows me to produce any
image from my imagination.

I enjoy producing works with a low fire clay to maintain an
energy-efficient practice. I also recycle all scraps of clay and re-
use it in future works. The way I stylize the flora and fauna décor
on my figurative sculptures is influence by video game graphics
because, as a gamer, I understand that video games are able to
capture the imagination of a viewer and submerge them in a world
for tens and even hundreds of hours.

Tam currently working with the character of a jester who morphs
physically and mentally with each rendition. I hope to introduce
new characters into my practice and into my world, and will start
by imagining new renditions of old decoration techniques of
historical sculptures.

Kathleen McGiveron wi/l be completing
her Bachelor of Visual Arts degree at
ECUAD in spring 2011, and will be
looking to submit to local galleries as

well as seeking out an art-related career,
whether it is working in the Vancouver

Art Gallery or working at a local auction
house. More information and work can be
viewed at www. kmcgiveron-art.com.

LADYSMITH, B.C.

Potters Discussion Group

Hello fellow potters:
The next Discussion Group meeting will be on Sunday, Jan. 9
from 1 p.m. onward at my pottery in Ladysmith on Vancouver
Island. Everyone is welcome, beginners to professionals, and there
is no charge. The idea is for a free flow of discussion covering
any problem areas. I personally like to help with problems around
finding your style and the creative process but am happy to help in
other areas too if I can. Mary Fox Pottery is located at 321 Third
Ave. Ladysmith 250.245.3778, maryfox@shaw.ca

An email or phone call to let me know you are planning on
attending is welcome but not a requirement. Looking forward to

seeing you,

—Mary Fox

(See article by Hilary Huntley, Page 8.)

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