Artists at Portage Ceramic Awards

Congratulations to several of our ceramic artists for making it into 2011 Portage Ceramic Awards.  It is a must-see exhibition at Lopdell House in West Auckland.  We wish all the best, and good luck to:
Andy Kingston
John Parker
Sue Scobie
Katherine Smyth
Chris Weaver

Katherine Smyth - 'Pollen'  Vase

Chris Weaver - 'Made to Measure'  Bucket

Chris Weaver - Shelf Show

21 June - 04 July 2011

Our Glass Shelf is dedicated to this show of classic ceramics from Chris Weaver, to welcome him back to AVID.

 Chris is well known for his exquisitely well finished domestic wares, having pioneered the flat-iron shaped teapots which became his trademark.  This quality of design and workmanship translates well across all interior design fashions, sitting comfortably in both minimalist and traditional environments.

Small Bucket

Sliced Tea Set

Perforated Plater

"I became obsessed with clay from an early age after discovering it on our property where my Father had dug out steps behind our house. I still remember the first pots I made then and the excitement continues after over forty years.
This work is derived from recent residencies in China. The sliced platters and teapots come from the architectural forms I saw there. The catalyst for my buckets came after I was unable to make my usual wooden handles and was forced to search for an alternative.  I found a solution in an unlikely material, a fibre toilet cleaning-brush, which sparked an interest in using other "found" materials. This has led to my interest in using old rulers for my 'Made to Measure' series."

Chris  Weaver,

Hokitika, 2011