CANADIAN CLAY PRESENTS

March 10 - April 2

Canadian Clay Presents is a group exhibition of collectibles by
some of the most significant Canadian ceramicists working today,
This ts an unique opportunity to see their recent pieces in one
location. Works by selected potters are shown to the night. This
exhibition ts in conjunction with the Canadian Clay Symposium,
March 25 at the Shadbedt Centre for the Arts,

Gordon Hutchens is internationally recognized for his strong
forms and remarkable firing versatility. See righe.

Elaine Brewer-Whilte celebrates (he human condition with hu-
mour and irony in her figurative sculptures. See far nigh.

Laurie Rolland handbuilds exquisitely sim-
ple and amazingly complex sculptures. See
mgt.

Sam Kwan throws and assembles sections lo
make spectacular large forms with a sense of
farm and tradition. Yee far right,

LYNNE JOHNSON

Freedom of Fire
April 8 - May 10

The West Coast with its natural beauty and ruggedness has strongly
influenced my work. This combined with my love of the Japanese
aesthetic and more specifically, the traditional wood fired stoneware
of the many ceramic regions of Japan, has inspired me to endeavour
lo emule the wondertul rich earthiness of Bizen-ware. These pieces
notonly have a quiet strength and beauty, but also call to be held and
used, They, like many things tn life, only get better with age and use.

Freedom of Fire is an exhibition of wood fired reduction cooled
stoneware. The technique of firing down combined with a clay body
high in tron creates the effect of Ersate-Bizen and the tumble stacking
method of loading the kiln allows the freedom for spontanenty and
demands strength of form and body, The work featured encompasses
warks inspired by the Japanese garden and flower arranging, ikebana,
as well as plates and accessories unique for the presentation of food,

I was born in Vancouver and presently reside in Courtenay B.C. Over
the years [ have participated in many courses, workshops, and confer-
ences in B.C., Alberta, the USA and Japan. These expenences have
broadened my ideas and expanded my knowledge of the handling of
clay. My exposure to wood fired kalns in the USA and Japan was a
stimulus. Since I built my own kiln [ have the freedom to fire and enjoy
the freedom of fire, Most importantly it has challenged me and fuelled
my great poy in creativity.

Lynne Johnson Garden Lantern 1999 bei ght 60.0 cm

Pehriary 20M) Potters Guild of Rritich Columbia 4