It's been four years since I last 'crossed the pond'. Alan encouraged me to make the trip, but not for too long! I'm home again now but I crammed lots of special visits and family time into my ten days away in October. As I usually do, I made a point of finding pots, potters, studios and galleries and I'd like to post several blogs…
Malory Tate's show 'Être Fleur Bleue' was taken down on Thursday evening. Just before that we were invited to her talk about the show and for a walk through the gallery. Malory is firmly committed to her aesthetic which is based on all things Baroque and Rococo, and she began her slide show with images of over-the-top, gold-embellished furnishings, especially those seen in the Palace…
Être Fleur Bleue Malory Tate (Ceramic Artist in Residence 2017/2018) Être Fleur Bleue is a collection of sentimental and romantic ceramic vessels embodying the French expression of “the little blue flower.” These vessels inspire the actions of arranging, gathering, and collecting. I've been looking forward to Malory Tate's year-end show ever since last September when she started her year-long residency in Port Moody Arts Centre.…
On Wednesday evening, a week ago, Ceramic artist Malory Tate was the presenter for TriCity Potters' March meeting. Since last Fall she has occupied the little pottery studio in the clay department of Port Moody Arts Centre as this year's Ceramic Artist in Residence. Malory grew up in Kamloops BC, the daughter of literary parents who gave her the romantic name. Perhaps this is why…
Just the other day BC potters received very sad news from the BC Potters Guild board's president, Laura Carey. It has been decided that, due to falling numbers of customers at our gallery and ever-increasing rent, the Gallery of BC Ceramics will close at the end of February. The same email invited us to last Thursday's opening for past-president Jinny Whitehead's solo show. It will…