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FEBRUARY 2010
Celebrating the Infinite Variety of Craftsmanship
February 5 – March 3, 2010
The crafts displayed in our gallery during this memorable Olympic month have been chosen to celebrate craftsmanship in all its different forms. The Olympic contenders have worked with dedicated intention to attain a bodily skill capable of performing with such beauty that those who watch will remember forever. Their spectacular achievement is a special kind of craftsmanship in which every part of the body must combine in partnership. In contrast, the work offered in this show is the work of hands. The pieces in this show have been assembled and mounted by Ron Kong, Circle Craft’s store manager.
He writes: The pieces for this presentation were chosen for their excellence in concept, design, and execution. I endeavoured to include various media and to provide a cross-section of work. Beauty, whimsy, elegance, and humour are evident, and the pieces are seen more strikingly by their contrasts and similarities. They are inspiring, provocative, and enjoyable; illustrating excellence in craft.
by Thelma Ruck-Keene and Ron Kong
FEATURED CRAFTSPEOPLE INCLUDE:
Angelica Werth
In the Circle Craft window are the designer’s “tent” dresses.
In this show are smaller garments made with the same attention to detail and exquisite hand-finishing
Katherine Soucie
A dress from Katherine’s Sans Soucie line of reclaimed, dyed, and printed nylon
Lina Cutnam
Hand-finished wool jacket and a selection of handbags
Susan Cain
A grouping of mixed media Coyote puppets sewn from a variety of materials
Lisa Samphire
Selected pieces from the artist’s line of hand-blown glass “Stone” vases
Lawrence Ruskin
Hand-blown glass bowl in rich blue tones
Nancy Walker
Hand-built, whimsical, and animated “automaton” made from glazed and stained earthenware
Rachelle Chinnery
Tall, hand-thrown and carved, glazed porcelain jar with a water-inspired pattern
Robert Bush
Vases with phenomenal crystalline glazes
Jeff Burnette
Jetson bowl and glass ray gun
Christiane Fortier
Porcelain tea service and bowl
Jason Marlow and Dale Rouleau
Collaboratively handturned 'Spruce Mermaids'
MARCH
March 5 - March 30, 2010
Three Views: Ceramics in the Asian Aesthetic by Cathi Jefferson, Kinichi Shigeno and Junichi Tanaka.
Since the early 20th century, Asian aesthetics and potters’ traditions have been part of the ceramic arts in North America. Reverence for nature, practicing the art of tea, and Zen philosophy are three obvious influences. Cathi Jefferson, Kinichi Shigeno, and Junichi Tanaka are three British Columbia ceramic artists whose work has an affinity to Asian ceramics while strongly maintaining a uniqueness and individuality, which speaks of the maker. Circle Craft is proud to present the work of these three ceramic artists, also members of the Co-operative in honour of the 2010 Canadian Clay Symposium.
  
Cathi Jefferson Kinichi Shigeno Junichi Tanaka
Circle Craft Student Scholarship Recipients
   
This exhibition in the Circle Craft Shop & Gallery window display features the works of Circle Craft’s 2009 student scholarship recipients.
Hamza Vora & Raneen Nosh, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Ceramics Program
Morija Reeb, Capilano College, Textile Arts Program
Patrick McIvor, Kootenay School of the Arts, Metal Program
Angie Arsenault, Vancouver Community College, Jewellery Program
(Artist photos are shown in order as listed from left to right).
APRIL
 April 2 - May 4, 2010
Tim Motchman
wood carvings
Tim Motchman excels in the creation of works of art from local west coast Cedar. His visions exemplify the beauty and synergy of nature as colour, shape and texture come together to form visions in cedar. Over the past 22 years Tim has been honing his skills to reach his goal of becoming a master craftsman within his field of natural art. Today, his work is found all over this world in museums and private collections.
MAY
 May 7 - June 1, 2010
Alastair Heseltine
basketry
Heseltine is a sculptor working with mixed media relating to the environment. His work reflects a dialogue between mathematical and organic themes. Imagery is guided by the inherent nature of material and by construction systems evolved through mindful observation and play.
JUNE
 June 4 - June 29, 2010
Diane Sanderson and Suzanne Nairne
textiles & jewellery
This collaboration between Sanderson and Nairne is structured like a rich conversation: an exchange of ideas in which they inspire, excite, teach, provoke and definitely challenge each other.
JULY
 July 2 - August 3, 2010
Peter Kiss
wood sculpture
This exhibition features a collection of off the wall carved and painted wood sculpture.
AUGUST
 August 6 - August 31, 2010
Cathi Jefferson
ceramics
SEPTEMBER
 September 3 - October 5, 2010
Wayne Harjula
glass
This exhibition features a collection of illuminated glass sculptures. Harjula draws inspiration from jellyfish and simple undersea organisms. He uses many different types of glass, mostly recycled, and creates his own language from found and reclaimed materials for some of his chandeliers.
OCTOBER
October 6 - November 3, 2010
Christmas Market PreviewThis exhibition highlights a selection of exhibitors participating in the Circle Craft Christmas Market at the Vancouver Exhibition and Convention Centre November 10 - 14, 2010. Work included covers a wide range of media, and provides an opportunity for a sneak preview before the show.
NOVEMBER
 November 5 - November 30, 2010
Kirsten Chursinoff
fibre
This exhibition celebrates the urban wilderness and focuses on our city's natural gem: Stanley Park. Kirsten feels fibre is the perfect medium for capturing the details of tide pools; the textures of moss and bark; and the intricate patchwork of the forest floor.
Please note: changes may occur in the above schedule.
GALLERY ARCHIVES
2009 Gallery Exhibitions
2008 Gallery Exhibitions
2007 Gallery Exhibitions
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