Two ceramic artists – Canada

 

Sophia Clay Art  —  Sophia SoHyun Kim, Vancouver

 

“I have discovered that the inspirations of working with clay, developing the textures of reliefs and using cut outs to be energizing. Throwing clay on the potter’s wheel, in particular, can be addictive as it is quiet and personal; it is like a meditation for me as I have to center myself  before I can center the clay.  Art in all mediums has a power of transformation but for me clay has a unique capability. I have explored many different facets of clay while studying at the Emily Carr University.

The textures on my ceramic wares are inspired by bark and trees are my obsession these days. My fascination with tree barks started while taking pictures of the textures of oaks, birches, pine trees and aspens in the Pacific Northwest. I have been mesmerized that they all seem to have scars on their barks that express their identity and journey. My ceramics are washed in a matte white slip over rich red clay, then etched, marked and scarred to reflect the burnished texture of birch bark with a rustic nature focus. I find the presence of trees to be soothing and comforting and this influences my ceramic art.”

 

 

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim-rusty birch design wares

Sophia SoHyun Kim- ‘Rusty birch design’ wares

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim- ceramic birch bowls

Sophia SoHyun Kim bowls

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim-ceramic birch mug

Sophia SoHyun Kim – ceramic birch mug

 

Sophia Clay Art -- Market desert bowl display

Sophia Clay Art —  desert bowl display

 

Sophia+Clay+Art functional wares

Sophia SoHyun Kim

 

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim sugar bowls

Sophia SoHyun Kim – sugar bowls

 

Sophia Clay Art+-+Studio Birch Salad Bowls

Sophia SoHyun Kim —  Birch Salad Bowls

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim-ceramics

Rustic cylindrical jars  —  Sophia SoHyun Kim

 

 

Sophia Clay Art -- Studio Birch Saki Bottle

Sophia Clay Art — Studio Birch Saki Bottle

 

Sophia Clay Art -- stacked Soup Bowls

Sophia Clay Art — stacked Soup Bowls

 

 

Sophia Clay Art+-+Studio Stacked desert bowls

Sophia Clay Art — Stacked desert bowls

 

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim - etched bowls

Sophia SoHyun Kim – etched bowls

 

 

Sophia Clay Art+-+Studio Collasping Vase

Sophia Clay Art — Collapsing Vase

 

 

Sophia Clay Art -- Studio stack of half handled teacups

Sophia Clay Art — Studio stack of half handled teacups

 

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim-contemporary birch cups

Sophia SoHyun Kim —  contemporary birch cups

 

 

Sophia SoHyun-Kim teapot and two cups

Sophia SoHyun Kim —  ceramic teapot, base and two cups

 

Sophia-SoHyun-Kim-ceramic mug and plate

Sophia SoHyun Kim – ceramic mug and plate

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim half handle mug

Sophia SoHyun Kim half handle mug

 

Sophia-SoHyun-Kim-cup, teapot and leaf base

Sophia-SoHyun Kim- ceramic cup, teapot and leaf base

 

ceramic birch and rust bowls -- Sophia SoHyun Kim

Ceramic birch and rust bowls — Sophia SoHyun Kim

 

 

Sophia Clay Art birch ceramics vases and mugs

Sophia Clay Art

 

Sophia participating in a workshop in South Korea

 

Sophia SoHyun Kim- birch finish mug

Sophia SoHyun Kim – birch finish mug

 

 

Sophia Kim birch wares

 

 

 

Ken Lumbis, Alberta

 

“My professional career has primarily followed a pathway in biological disciplines. I spent many years as a biologist studying small bird and waterfowl populations. Throughout this period, however, I was always involved in artistic endeavours that were informed by bird and habitat observations across western Canadian rural and wilderness landscapes.  The opportunity to observe these lands from both the air and ground allowed me to develop an appreciation for the juxtaposition of different habitats and land forms as well as their textures and colours throughout the seasons.”

“While the biologist in me may have been focusing on the science of the landscapes, the artist side of me was focusing on the beautiful abstract nature of the natural environment. For many years, I have drawn on this reserve of images to develop both representational and abstract works, primarily in stained glass and photography. During the last few years, I have broadened my artistic pursuits to include clay sculpture and pit-firing techniques. Pit firing represents an intriguing exploration of probabilities. The application of various materials and fire create organic patterns across a ceramic landscape. It is always exciting to uncover a piece from the ashes and to see if the firing has produced the anticipated effects.”

 

Fractured landscape six-Ken Lumbis ceramic pit fired wall panel

‘Fractured Landscape Six’ – Ken Lumbis

 

 

Tectonics--Ken-Lumbis pit fired wall art

‘Tectonics’ — Ken Lumbis pit fired wall art

 

 

Ken Lumbis - Fractured Landscape Three

Ken Lumbis – ‘Fractured Landscape Three’

 

 

Linear Footprints_30cm_x_50cm_Ken Lumbis

‘Linear Footprints’  —  Ken Lumbis

30cm_x_50cmH

 

14-x-7-75inches---Wired-Three

‘Wired Three’  wall art panel —  Ken Lumbis

14-x-7.75 inches

 

 

58_4_cm_x_78_7_cm_23_x_31_inches--Geometric-Intrusions

Ken Lumbis– ‘Geometric Intrusions’

 

 

 

28_cm_x_42_cm_11_x_16_5-

Ken Lumbis ceramic wall panel

11 x 16.5 inches

 

 

Brown Trout - Mixed media stained glass piece comprised of painted copper fish, water glass, branch and ceramic

Brown Trout – Ken Lumbis

Mixed media stained glass piece comprised of painted copper fish, water glass, branch and ceramic

 

 

Copper Expressions art panel sculpture --Ken Lumbis

‘Copper Expressions’ wall sculpture — Ken Lumbis

 

 

Descending Topographies _ Ken Lumbis wall art

‘Descending Topographies’ _ Ken Lumbis wall art

 

 

Evening_s_ Refuge--Ken Lumbis--24x36inches

‘Evening’s Refuge’ stained glass  — Ken Lumbis

24 x 36 inches

 

 

Ken Lumbis pit fired wall art

Ken Lumbis pit fired wall art

 

 

Fired abstraction -- Ken Lumbis

‘Fired abstraction’ — Ken Lumbis

 

 

Jasper Harlequin Closeup-Ken Lumbis stained glass art

‘Jasper Harlequin’ Closeup-Ken Lumbis

 

 

Ken Lumbis Painted with fire exhibition -- 15_6_cm_x_38_7_cm

Ken Lumbis ‘Painted With Fire’ exhibition

15.6cm x 38.7cm

 

 

Ken Lumbis pit fired panels

Ken Lumbis

 

Ken Lumbis -- Abstraction of Circles_23_x35

Ken Lumbis — ‘Abstraction of Circles’

23 x 35 inches

 

 

Marsh Stalker sculpture Ken Lumbis

‘Marsh Stalker’ sculpture  — Ken Lumbis

 

 

Ken Lumbis Foothills pit fired ceramic_17_3_x_21_2016

Ken Lumbis  —   ‘Foothills’ pit fired ceramic

17.3 x 21 inches  — 2016

 

Ken Lumbis -- Intertwined pit fired ceramic 13_7_8_x7_3_4_2016

Ken Lumbis — ‘Intertwined’ pit fired ceramic

13.78_x 7_3/4 inches  — 2016

 

 

Mountain Explorations stained glass -Ken Lumbis

‘Mountain Explorations’ stained glass -Ken Lumbis

 

 

Peaks and Valleys -- Ken Lumbis

‘Peaks and Valleys’ — Ken Lumbis

 

 

Rings Two Ken-Lumbis

‘Rings Two’  —   Ken Lumbis

 

 

Stained glass Sharptail Dance-Ken Lumbis

Stained glass ‘Sharptail Dance’ – Ken Lumbis

 

Iris stained glass window - Ken Lumbis

‘Iris’ – Ken Lumbis

 

 

Vizella--Ken Lumbis-stain-glass-art

‘Vizella’ –Ken Lumbis

 

 

Valley Aspen--Ken Lumbis landscape photograph

‘Valley Aspen’ —  Ken Lumbis landscape silver gelatin print from 4×5 negative

 

 

 

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