Fire & Form: Masters of Clay and Glass

12 June 2021 — 5 July 2021

Featuring nine leading Canadian ceramic and glass artists: Susan Collett, Steven Heinemann, Loren Kaplan, Grainne McHugh, Paula Murray, Susan Rankin, Julia Reimer, John Paul Robinson and Cheryl Wilson Smith, Fire and Form: Masters of Clay and Glass is committed to blowing your mind. Pun intended. Together these artists are part of the mid-20th century ceramics movement responsible for "releasing the medium from the tyranny of function," as Rachael Gotlieb,(Gotlieb, 2006), emphatically described of the Funk Art clay movement that began in Saskatchewan in 1969. Likewise, these nine clay and glass heavy hitters have wrested the form of ceramic and glass from the strictures of quotidien functionality and embraced its conceptual, socio-political, socio-cultural, philosophical, and aesthetically compelling potential. Every medium has within it a message that is at once unique and infinite. Sure, the medium may in fact be the message if we are to accept Marshall Mcluhan's 1964 thesis, but its ability to communicate is multi-vocal and contingent on the form it takes. And each of these forms articulates its own compelling story.

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Fire & Form: Masters of Clay and Glass

Artwork

  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Passage VII Paula Murray $2,400
  • Canadian ceramicist Steven Heinemann is widely recognized for having re-defined the limits of ceramic art.
    TP No 2 Steven Heinemann $2,500
  • John Paul Robinson arrays a sequence of feather-like forms in a spiral formation to symbolize the interrelationship between the earth and th…
    Home John Paul Robinson $9,000
  • Crimson glass feathers are gathered into a fiery composition in this dramatic wall sculpture by artist John Paul Robinson.
    Fire Fly John Paul Robinson $18,000 $13,500
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Peace Study Tondo with Sky Blue Paula Murray $5,600
  • Reminiscent of the gorgeous patterns that ice can form on a winter’s day, Cheryl Wilson-Smith has sculpted this remarkable piece.
    Ocean Airc Cheryl Wilson Smith $3,800
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Series Cone Vessel Clear Julia Reimer $250
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Series Vase Extra Tall Clear Julia Reimer $900
  • In this stunning piece by Canadian glass artist Cheryl Wilson-Smith, fine layers of red copper glass frit (ground glass) are layered in a mo…
    Intensity Cheryl Wilson Smith $9,400
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Vase Medium Smokey Plum 7 Julia Reimer $350
  • This exquisite glass wall sculpture extends almost 60 inches across.
    Flying John Paul Robinson $24,000
  • Available on commission.
    Flying With Fire John Paul Robinson $18,000
  • In this new series of tall, elegantly shaped vessels, ceramicist Loren Kaplan has found inspiration in her South African heritage.
    Striped Porcelain Totem Vessel No.2 Loren Kaplan $550 Sold
  • Metaphors of time, space, earth, and its elements are reflected in the elegant and glowing glass sculptures by Canadian artist John Paul Rob…
    Dual Symmetry John Paul Robinson $6,500 Sold
  • In this new series of tall, elegantly shaped vessels, ceramicist Loren Kaplan has found inspiration in her South African heritage.
    Striped Porcelain Totem Vessel No.5 Loren Kaplan $550 Sold
  • In this new series of tall, elegantly shaped vessels, ceramicist Loren Kaplan has found inspiration in her South African heritage.
    Totem No 3 Loren Kaplan $550 Sold
  • In this new series of tall, elegantly shaped vessels, ceramicist Loren Kaplan has found inspiration in her South African heritage.
    Striped Totem Vessel No 4 Loren Kaplan $550 Sold
  • In this new series of tall, elegantly shaped vessels, ceramicist Loren Kaplan has found inspiration in her South African heritage.
    Striped Porcelain Totem Vessel No.1 Loren Kaplan $550 Sold
  • This exquisitely detailed and finely crafted porcelain vessel was created by ceramicist Loren Kaplan.
    XLarge Engraved Vessel Loren Kaplan $1,650 Sold
  • An imposing image of a deep blue sphere dominates the space in this large print by the celebrated Canadian artist Steven Heinemann.
    Blue Moon 2 1/3 Steven Heinemann $12,500 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into intricate pieces and perm…
    Taking Flight Paula Murray $4,800 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Blush Paula Murray $3,200 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into intricate pieces and perm…
    Pulse Paula Murray $3,000 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into intricate pieces and perm…
    Autumn Paula Murray $2,800 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Sphere Medium Cerulean Julia Reimer $275 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Sphere Medium Aqua Julia Reimer $275 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Sphere Medium Aqua Julia Reimer $275 Sold
  • This brilliant merlot red flattened vessel in blown glass takes its organic shape and wild patterns from nature.
    Small Flattened Form with Shards in Reds Susan Rankin $400 Sold
  • This brilliant orange flattened vessel in blown glass takes its organic shape and wild patterns from nature.
    Small Flattened Form with Shards in Oranges Susan Rankin $400 Sold
  • Small Flattened Form with Shards in Blues
    Small Flattened Form with Shards in Blues Susan Rankin $400 Sold
  • This beautiful swirling sky blue vessel in blown glass takes its organic shape and wild patterns from nature.
    Medium Flattened Form with Shard and Cane in Blues Susan Rankin $600 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Passage V & VI Paula Murray $4,500 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Passage IV Paula Murray $2,400 Sold
  • In her Quebec studio, ceramic artist Paula Murray uses her own recipe for porcelain clay that she hand-shapes into beautiful and intricate p…
    Passage III Paula Murray $2,400 Sold
  • Canadian ceramicist Steven Heinemann has departed from his love of vessels to create two plates; each part of the whole.
    TP No 1 Steven Heinemann $5,000 Sold
  • Mesmerizing cloud-like patterns in white and blue swirl around the interior of this finely crafted ceramic bowl by Canadian artist Steven He…
    heavyweather Steven Heinemann $10,000 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Bowl Large Aqua Julia Reimer $300 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Bowl Large Smokey Plum Julia Reimer $300 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Vase Medium Cerulean Blue Julia Reimer $350 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Sphere Medium Steel Blue Julia Reimer $250 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Medium Bowl Cerulean Blue Julia Reimer $275 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Medium Bowl Steel Blue Julia Reimer $275 Sold
  • Exquisitely detailed, this earthenware paper clay sculpture is part of a new series by Canadian artist, Susan Collett.
    Elysium Susan Collett $8,500 Sold
  • Exquisitely detailed, this earthenware paper clay sculpture is part of a new series by Canadian artist, Susan Collett.
    Palisade Susan Collett $8,500 Sold
  • This beautifully detailed large porcelain vessel was created by ceramicist Loren Kaplan.
    Large Engraved Ginger Jar Loren Kaplan $1,450 Sold
  • This beautifully detailed medium-sized porcelain vessel was created by ceramicist Loren Kaplan.
    Medium Engraved Ginger Jar Loren Kaplan $650 Sold
  • Steve Heineman is considered one of Canada’s premier ceramic artists.
    Ellesmere Steven Heinemann $5,000 Sold
  • This 1980s anthropomorphic aubergine-coloured vessel is a decorative tureen with an alluring barorque opulence.
    Ritual Vessel Tureen Jerry Rothman $7,800 Sold
  • The elegant organic curves of this ceramic vessel in black by Loren Kaplan appear almost figurative.
    Basalt Long Necked Vessel Loren Kaplan $425 Sold
  • Hand crafted in black basalt clay by ceramicist Loren Kaplan, this small vessel is glazed on the interior, matte on the exterior.
    Black Small Base Detail Vessel Loren Kaplan $195 Sold
  • From his studios in a renovated barn and a cabin in northern Ontario, abstract painter Scott Pattinson continues to create intensely colourf…
    Platform Scott Pattinson $12,900 Sold
  • Medium Flattened Form with Shard and Cane in Reds
    Medium Flattened Form with Shard and Cane in Reds Susan Rankin $800 Sold
  • Medium Flattened Form with Shard and Cane in Yello
    Medium Flattened Form with Shard and Cane in Yello Susan Rankin $800 Sold
  • This beautiful deep red vessel in blown glass takes its organic shape and wild patterns from nature.
    Xlarge Flattened Form with Shards and Cane in Reds Susan Rankin $1,800 Sold
  • Wafer thin layers of textured grey-blue and orange-rust glass frit form a dynamic wall relief by Cheryl Wilson Smith.
    Outcrop V Cheryl Wilson Smith $3,200 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Vase Medium Clear Julia Reimer $250 Sold
  • Calligraphic passages of bright orange, dove grey and blues swirl and pulse in this windswept oil by Scott Pattinson.
    Ouvert No 37 Scott Pattinson $11,500 Sold
  • Delicate ‘threads’ of glass reminiscent of the gossamer trail of a spider are spun into this elegant vessel by Canadian artist, Julia Reimer…
    Gossamer Vase Medium Steel Blue 10 Julia Reimer $350 Sold
  • Sculpted of earthenware paper clay, this dynamic work by Canadian artist Susan Collett is multi-fired to achieve complex surfaces.
    Laurel II Susan Collett $10,000 Sold
  • Two glazed ceramic heads are fused together in this dramatic sculpture by Irish artist Gráinne McHugh.
    Dark Waters Two Grainne McHugh $4,800 Sold
  • Two ceramic busts, glazed with an intricate view of a nocturnal city skyline, sit in silent communication.
    Metropolis Grainne McHugh $8,500 Sold
  • Graffiti tags and personalized marks form a narrative of rising waters in this dramatic ceramic bust by Irish sculptor Gráinne McHugh.
    Seas Four Meters Building to Six Grainne McHugh $3,800 Sold
  • Wafers of cool white glass frit are sacked in squares and formed into a dynamic crescent.
    Ice Ridge No 3 Cheryl Wilson Smith $2,500 Sold
  • Slivers of cool white glass are sacked in squares and formed into a dynamic crescent.
    Ice Ridge No 2 Cheryl Wilson Smith $2,500 Sold
  • Large scale ceramic turnip or rutabaga - one of the cheeky series of vegetables for which Cicansky has become so well known.
    Large Rutabaga Victor Cicansky $2,000 Sold
  • Metaphors of time, space, earth, and its elements are reflected in the elegant contemporary glass wall sculptures by Canadian artist John Pa…
    Flame Symmetry John Paul Robinson $8,500 Sold
  • Toronto-based artist Susan Collett studied printmaking and ceramics at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
    Lineage XII Susan Collett $4,000 Sold
  • This exquisite clay sculpture with spectacular glazing in rich hues of blue, pink, cream and green was created by the award-winning artist S…
    Laurel Pair I Susan Collett $7,500 Sold