I’ve been noticing the quietly elegant mugs, teapots and pouring vessels made by Sarah Pike for a while. The pieces are well-thought-out and uncomplicated. At first I thought they were wheel-thrown, but no, they are all fabricated with slabs, impressed stamps and hand-built additions. Her glaze palette is restrained and remind one of the ancient rocks in her surrounding environment in Fernie, BC.

On my recent visit to the Gallery of BC Ceramics I was pleased to see the current show of her work. Now I seem to be seeing them on Facebook and Instagram all the time. A young artist, living with her husband and two small children in a remote ski town, she has figured out the business of getting her work seen and known far and wide. I don’t think I’ve met Sarah but I am impressed with the quality and confidence of her work, and wish this BC potter great success. Certainly there were lots of red stickers in her show.

http://www.sarahpikepottery.com