LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

When I printed Robin Peck's review in the last issue of the
"Western Potter" on the Hatfield-Kingsmill-Turk show at the
Kootenay School of Art in Nelson, I thought there would be a
howl of protest from all over the Province over such subjec-
tive criticism, but there wasn't even a murmur outside of the
following three letters.

Dear Editor: I have neither the time nor the inclination
to pin ears back or forward about reviews of my work.
Reviewing in this case was quite subjective and the
article had to be read from that viewpoint.

However, I would like to make three specific
suggestions which might prove helpful to the young
reviewer in question.

1. In making a subjective review of work the addition
of photos gives the reader some idea of the work in
question. Since this show was fully documented by one
of your fellow students, in black and white photos, that
would not be difficult to provide.

2. When you decide to name techniques "decorated with
bright underglaze" for goodness sake be sure of your
technical ground. If you don"t know, take time to ask
the artist. You obviously did not ask Bob Kingsmill.

3. Lastly, before comparing works to any periods "pre-
Columbian American" know your history of ceramics.
You were half a world and centuries out in the influence
you attributed to Bob.
Sincerely,
Frances Hatfield

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Dear Editor: May I commend Robin Peck on his courage.

Seldom have I seen an individual so scantily clad in
knowledge and objectivity, jump so nakedly into the role

of critic. Mary Turk