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Liz de Beer
Gibsons
I am a very proud Canadian citizen but am equally proud of my South African heritage; while the roots of my soul are still embedded in Africa, I have been sprouting new West Coast roots and find that my new work reflects a fusion of both worlds.
I have a preference for earthenware vessels that are simple in shape and unglazed on the outside. I use a combination of oxides to produce surface coloration on the raw clay surface that is striking but not distracting. I also have an interest in surface decoration through carving and use a variety of techniques to achieve the results that I want and sometimes use natural materials such as quills or driftwood as part of the piece.
The mass production of functional items does not interest me and I see myself as a clay artist rather than a production potter. My passion for the medium and my love of the process is evident in the work that I produce. Opening up the kiln door to discover the magic that took place through firing remains one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have.
I am a very proud Canadian citizen but am equally proud of my South African heritage; while the roots of my soul are still embedded in Africa, I have been sprouting new West Coast roots and find that my new work reflects a fusion of both worlds.
I have a preference for earthenware vessels that are simple in shape and unglazed on the outside. I use a combination of oxides to produce surface coloration on the raw clay surface that is striking but not distracting. I also have an interest in surface decoration through carving and use a variety of techniques to achieve the results that I want and sometimes use natural materials such as quills or driftwood as part of the piece.
The mass production of functional items does not interest me and I see myself as a clay artist rather than a production potter. My passion for the medium and my love of the process is evident in the work that I produce. Opening up the kiln door to discover the magic that took place through firing remains one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have.
