My contemporary work is a potent mix of humour and an-
ger that promotes a sense of dialogue and contributes to
social and cultural change by challenging the viewer to re-
consider racist social and material practices that are champi-
oned by the dominant culture.

The lard pails, aerosol spray cans, and soup cans are every-
day objects that have had their labels reworked or are deal-
ing with actual incidents that I have experienced. They are
containers that operate to challenge assumptions and nega-
tive stereotypes that are championed by the mainstream

public.

(D) Colonize the Savages - 2001 Low-fire slip-cast clay,
20"H x 32"W underglaze, glaze, wood, archival photos

Lard Pails are all low-fire slip-cast clay with underglaze
painted labels, white gold lustre, metal handles. They are
all 7"H x 6"W the dates vary...the titles are the labels eg.

(A) One Drop of Indian Blood Brand - 2000
(B) Enlightenment Brand - 2001
A (C)Indian Expert Brand - 2001

Location:

Contact:

Who are we?
An inspired group of Ceramists/Potters with
individual production studios and a shared
kiln room.

What do we have?
Studio (only one available currently) with your own
window/door. Shared amenities include wash sta-
tion, kiln room and kilns, security system and moni-
toring, telephone, 10’ ceilings, ground floor, 24 hour
access.

Ceramics Production Studio

Available

965 Vernon Drive (near Clark & Venables), Vancouver

Morley Faber: 604-724-4999
Email: mfaber@telus.net

The Mergatroid Building

Serving the arts community of Vancouver

January 2004 Potters Guild of British Columbia