2025 Exhibition Theme: 'Shapeshifter'.
In this exhibition, SPG members were challenged to explore by finding their own voice or identity within the theme. Possibilities included creating unique works by:
● changing the original form using reshaping, angles or curves
● depicting a shift they would like to see in their own work - pushing it forward or choosing to
represent a political or societal shift
● taking on a new body of work and exploring and shifting ideas, plans and thoughts
The juror was Barbara Goretzky, based out of Lumsden, Saskatchewan. Barbara is a versatile artist working in ceramics, painting and printmaking. A number of years ago, by chance, she took an class at the Guild which led her into a successful line of raku fired wall pieces, hand built water fountains , bird bath and garden planters. She has marketed her work across Canada. In 1989 Barbara was a Doris Tweddell award winner in SPG's annual juried exhibition! Seeking to to reconnect with her artistic voice, Barbara returned to University and earned a BFA in painting. Since then she has participated in numerous art residencies and has had several solo exhibitions.
Best Overall, Functional and Decorative Awards were sponsored by T&T TREE Pottery. Thank you.
Scroll through the slide show below to see the entries selected for the Exhibition.
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Photo Credits: Hillary Simon-Worobec
Clay, wax, gloss glaze
This work is part of a series on ageism, aging. … never thought my feet would do this to me – shift shape: widen, flatten, grow in odd places, render comfortable shoes to become a poor fit, cause pain with every step. When my feet hurt, I did hurt all over.
To see a past exhibition, click on the link below