In his work can be found a great reverence for simplicity
and purity of style which is contemporary and abstract.
The forms are streamlined and smooth edged, pleasing to
the touch and soothing to the eye. Ron prefers porcelain
for the sculptural pieces as it reflects light and enables
him to achieve delicate results with air brush glazing.

In many of his pieces glaze application resembles brush
strokes of colour on canvas.

The shapes in his work vary yet all are stylized and
austere. Presently he is working on a series of forms
constructed from two tear drop shaped slabs, approximate-
ly 16 inches high and 10 inches wide at its roundest
edge. The sides are fixed one to another and a narrow
base is added. The result is a slim, two sided vessel
with a narrow opening at the top. He works in series

and will create a number of these forms which will

evolve into new shapes to be further refined in his
ongoing quest for fresh ideas and aesthetic achievement.

He draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Henry
Moore, Lawren Harris, Toni Onley, Arthur Erickson; all

of whom express a grandeur and simplicity that can be seen
in Ron's work. He is also influenced by the Scandinavian

style with its clean, uncluttered lines and he has an
affinity for Japanese and Haida art as well.

Ron sells his work in the gallery shops at the Vancouver
Art Gallery and Victoria Art Gallery and the rest of his
income is derived from commissions.

From November 26th to December 10th Ron will be exhibiting
with Sue Hopper at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Catherine Racine