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John Chalke RCA

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John Chalke - The First Ripple

The Shape I'm In - John Chalke is one of Canada's most recognized ceramic artists, with many awards and accolades, including the Governor General's Award for Fine Craft.  The Shape I'm In was the initial exhibition in a two-year long project, where John takes stock, revisits, and reflects.

“The outline of Alberta is not pretty nor better than other shapes, merely familiar. Sometimes it looks better on its back, or upside down. It’s a symbol, a metaphor, a device from the past and a constantly unfolding future that serves as my set of art pictographs on my own obscure rock wall. I’m content to be contained by its shape. It’s about the rise of the sun and the slant of the rain. Like a plant it’s where I grow.”  

Our gallery was pleased to host this important show, which included the screening of the film The Searcher - John Chalke by 291 Film Company. We invite you to consider these works online for your own ceramics collection.

 

The Shape I'm In - the exhibition

 

Fine Art Ceramics

Rural References Functionware - plates, pitchers, and bowls

Biography

 

Now in the Gallery
Landscape as Muse Season V: The Searcher John Chalke

John Chalke

 

Just released - Landscape as Muse Season V - The Searcher John Chalke

Episode 46 - 30 minutes - $24.95 CDN

Contact the gallery to purchase your copy.

 
 

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