January

In Praise of Hands

January 3-February 4

Invitational group exhibition shows works
by British Columbian ceramic instructors
in universities and col-
leges. Includes Fran
Bentoé, Malaspina and
Camosun Colleges,
Sarah Coote, Langara

Pat Taddy
College, Pamela Nagley Stevenson,
Kootenay School of the Arts and Keith
Rice-Jones, SFU,

February
In Your Face
Fernando Garcia
February 7-March 4

Opening: February 7, 6:00-8:00PM
Onginally from Spain, a country steeped
in tradition, Fernando
Garcia's work contrasts mod-
em with old often familiar
imagery. An artist greatly
concemed with social issues,
i Fernando uses portraiture
and sgraffito toexamine sub-
jects such as corruption, corporate power
and hypocrisy. Using ancient techniques,
he pushs the boundaries of modern art.

March
Diversity in Clay
March 7-April 1
Opening: March 7, 6:00-8:00PM
The Gallery mounts an exhibition fearur-
ing works by presenters at the Canadian
Clay Symposium. Works by Clary Illian,
Susan Lepoidevin, Peter Isley and others.

April
Jill Waterfall
April 4-Apeil 30
Opening: April 4, 6:00-8:00PM
Jill Waterfall has worked with clay for 30
years. Recent work consists of wheel
thrown pieces and small pinch pots, low
fired in saggars within a gas kiln. The
dramatic surface effects, from subtle greys,
pinks and corals to vibrant reds, oranges,
browns and blacks, are denved from mate-
nals packed around the pots. Jill's designs
suggest rock strata, pebbles on a surf swept
beach, growing things and tangled roots.

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Gallery of BC Ceramics

Exhibitions 2002
May
Sik Road
May 2-June 3

Opening: May 2, 6-00-8:00PM

To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the
Gallery hosts a show juned by Kinichi
Shigeno. The exhibition features pieces
by members of the Potters Guild of BC
who use traditional Asian techniques, as
well as those whose work has been influ-
enced by the ceramic traditions of Asia.

June

Place Setting

June 6—-July |

Opening: June 6, 6:00-8:00PM
Combining works by members of the Pat-
ters Guild of BC and the British Columbia
Wood Co-op, this show features a selec-
tion of ceramic place settings and wooden
furniture. The exhibition is juried and re-
veals many different interpretations of the
traditional place setting, the dinner plate,
side plate and soup bowl.

July

Askoi

Laurie Rolland

July 4-30

Opening: July 4, 6:00-8:00PM

To many cultures the bird is the symbol of
the human soul, the winged figure linking
the earthly and heavenly realms, An ex-
ploration of this idea unifies her exhibit.
Fascinated by the promise of spiritual as-
cent symbolized by the bird, Laurie uses
this image frequently.

August
Don Hutchinson
August 1-Septernber 2
Opening: August 1, 6:00-8:00PM
Don Hutchinson is one of British Colum-
bia’s most admired potters. Don is well
known for his unique work as well as his
interest in wd study of the use of BC rocks
and minerals in stoneware and porcelain
glazes. As the long-time head of the Ce-
ramics Department at Langara College,
Don's work is multi-faceted and reflects
his love of ceramics and history.

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September
Terra Incognito
Pia Sillem and Jinny Whitehead
September 5-October 1
Opening: September 5, 6:00-8:00PM
Inspired by nature, Jinny Whitehead and
Pia Sillem's organic forms lend them-
seives well to the ancient technique of
sawdust firing, where smouldering saw-
dust leaves smoke marks on the buffed
surface of the clay. This exhibition fea-
tures works that echo the elemental beauty
of nature, both in the firing technique and
forms and shapes they reference.

October

Neil McBriar

October 3-November 4

Opening: October 3, 6-00-8:00PM

Using simple quiet glares to accentuate
hard edged forms, Neil McBriar synthe-
sizes the aesthetics of computer generated
hip hop and jazz with the issues being
faced in contemporary art, design and ar-
chitecture. “I enjoy the boundaries set by
function so my work is born from a pas-
sion to construct and create objects for
daily use and contemplation.”

November
Message in a Bottle
Suzy Birstein
November 7 —26
Opening: November 7, 6:00-8:00PM
The work in Suzy Birstein’s show consists
of bottles and large wall-mounted and
free-standing pieces inspired by the gods,
goddesses and icons of ancient and con-
temporary cultures. Inteprating messages
in these sculptures, many of the titles of
her pieces use poetry or music lyrics re-
lated to the shapes and images found in
each piece.

December

Seasonal Traditions
Potters Guild of HC Members Show

November 28-December 24

Opening: November 28, 6-00-8:00PM
Holiday show features works from the
Potters Guild of BC members showing a
wide range of pieces, from sculpture to
functional tableware, and other treasures.

January 2002