Behind the Clay Author: Verena Foxx “Everything stems from my upbringing,” says acclaimed Canadian potter Mary Fox, speaking from her home in Ladysmith. The belief that helping others matters, she explains, was insti

Renowned potter and philanthropist Mary Fox opens up about her life’s work—and her deep commitment to mentorship—in a conversation with Verena Foxx for Inspired Magazine. #MaryFox #pottery #canadiancraft

Musée des beaux-arts curator Stephane Aquin recalls Mr. Archambault as an intense perfectionist: “He created from a plan and never varied from his vision. There was a surgical precision about his work that bordered on obsessive. While we were setting up the show, Archambault was constantly tinkering with the display. The works are colossal and very difficult to set up. But Louis would look at something and insist that it had to be moved a few inches to the left or the right. He didn’t care how many extra hours of work it might take. The end product had to match that vision that lived inside his head.” Elegant in his mind and his manners, Mr. Archambault was always a gentleman: honest, loyal and authentic. In his sculpture, he sought out the spiritual, while in his heart he remained a purist. Near the end, he was a frail and soft-spoken man with thin white hair and a thin white beard. His voice was shaky but it was filled with a lifetime of love and admiration for his dear wife Mariette.

Masque
ceramic
1950
Louis Archambault (1915-2003)
Quebec, Canada

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Next week's guest will be Maegen Black, former director of the Canadian Crafts Federation and current associate dean of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, as well as co-chair of the ArtsLink NB board.
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A one of a kind set of vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel lava red orange on black modernist pitcher with six goblets by Hank Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Entirely handmade hand wrought copper forms that have been lavishly enameled in super vivid 'lava' red and orange shading to black, and then to bare copper at bottoms as shown. Hank (d. 1990) and his wife Diny (1929-2024) were originally from the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada just after WWII and settled in Edmonton, Alberta. They were already trained enamelists and artists who brought their talents and experience with them to Edmonton, and created amazing artworks throughout their careers! They also shared their knowledge and experience with other artists in their area by teaching workshops and other educational endeavors. I've seen quite a few enameled plates and dishes and jewelry by them, but this is the only serving set that I've run across! The pitcher measures 11.5" tall by about 3.5" diameter. As you can see in the photos, the pitcher and the goblets are footed. The goblets are each unique and slightly different in height, but average about 4.5" tall by about 1.5" in diameter. Marked at bottom of the pitcher as shown, "Hank Frugte Edmonton". Overall excellent vintage condition with one of the goblets showing some unevenness at the rim which looks original to me but no damage or detractors whatsoever as shown.

A seven piece set of vintage 1950s modernist enamel on copper by Hank Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - volcanic drippy lava enamel in orange and red on a black background shading to copper at the bottoms!

Available...

www.rubylane.com/item/1879775...

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Quilts by Marilyn Smulders. #textileart #textiles #contemporarycraft #craft #finecraft #functionalart #novascotiancraft #canadiancraft #marilynsmulders

Admiring the beautiful craftsmanship of Canadian moccasins today. Each stitch tells a story of tradition and quality. Supporting local artisans never felt so good (and comfy!). 🍁 #CanadianCraft #MoccasinLove #SupportLocal #MadeInCanada

New Cottagecore inspired mugs coming soon. Really enjoying the process. #pottery #ceramics #madeincanada #canadianmade #cottagecore #supportsmallbusiness #madeinthemaritimes #eastcoastartisan #makersgonnamake #etsycanada #canadiancraft #mugshotmonday #coffee #tea #supportlocal #maker #homedesign

Lu’an Man aka Kluane Lake receding. #embroidery #handembroidery #contemporarycraft #artmove #madeinyvr #Kluane #yukon #natureart #canadiancraft

Excited for my group critique today. I'm exploring a new direction and it's been very fulfilling. It's a sculptural series of work that is very personal to me. I can't wait to share it with you all.
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We are one week from Collect London - find me with Pik'd Gallery in the West Wing W3 at Somerset House, London

"Resurgence"
Multi-fired Earthenware Clay
27.5cm height x 32cm wide
2025

Feb 28 - March 2 (previews Feb 26 & 27)

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Yummy details, these playful pieces by Ontario based ceramic artist are available online.

More info and to see all the pieces available:

www.galerielewis.com/marina-van-r...

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