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Ceramics Mirage: an Evolution

www.bcpotters.com Amy Ch ang Show

Brenda Beaudoin, In recent years I have been producing a series of works under
Gallery Manager the common title: Evolution. These works are appropriations
galleryofbcceramics@bcpotters.com of sea creatures and human body parts transformed through
604.669.3606 inspiration and imagination. Conceptual elements are loosely
| based on my own interest and research into biological

Hours science.
10 p.m.to 6 p.m. This year, 1 have had more opportunities to work with
| vatious plants. My hours of care are quickly rewarded with
Gallery Assistants a flourishing garden. In witnessing new buds emerge and
Sarah Belley, vibrant flowers blossom, the Evolution series evolved into a

: Evolution 2007: Mirage.
Roxanne Gagnon, new area: Evolution irage

Jennifer Houghtaling and In contemplating, the works of Mirage, viewers are

Samantha MacDonald transported toa fictional botanic . garden. Here, plants are
transformed into creature-like entities embodying humanistic
qualities, be it protecting a home or resting on a pillow. Various
surface textures including terra sigillata glaze combined with
electric or sawdust firing (sometimes both) enhances the

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Maggi Kneer effects of a mirage. Thus a new and unique vision is born.
Sheila Morissette Inspired by the plant-life that quietly surrounds us everyday,
Pra Sillem I intend to present my visions of a new and refreshing
Jinny Whitehead perspective on ceramics and the characteristics of biology.
Celia Rice-Jones Amy Chang

April Gallery Exhibition: April 5 to 30, Artist Reception:
Thursday April 5, 6-8 p.m.

Gallery Reminders:

Springtime 1s here! With it brings the 2007 Gallery Retail Jury Submission Deadline,
at noon Monday, April 16. Prepare your submissions now so you don’t miss the
opportunity!

Current gallery artists, please contact the gallery if you need your stock status report;

we're very much looking forward to recetving your fresh spring inventory.

Brenda Beaudoin

2007 Gallery Exhibitions

April May June

Amy Chang Jeremy Hatch Sheila Morissette

July August September

Laurie Rolland Lynne Johnson Vancouver Collects

October

Sandra Dolph

Symposium Presenters’ Show

Kinicht Shigeno