William G. Prettie "There is no remedy against the truth of language."

"Artist's Statement", 9"x 12", vinyl letters on 140lb paper

 In Gallery A, investigating text as image and image as metaphor, William G. Prettie refashions the way we look at familiar things and allows our minds to explore new and multi-layered understandings of what we've observed. Prettie's exhibition runs concurrently with Gerry Yaum's photographs of Thai sex workers in Gallery B. View both shows until May 26th, on Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

Gerry Yaum "Human Voices"

"Bla, 21, Freelance Worker", 20"x 24", silver gelatin print

 In Gallery B, Gerry Yaum's photographic portraits of Thai sex workers personalizes the anonymous and gives voice to statistics in the hopes of affecting change. Yaum's show runs concurrently with the graphic and mixed media work of William G. Prettie in Gallery A. View the exhibitions until May 26th, Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

William G. Prettie "There is no remedy against the truth of language."

"After Hokusai, Cringe", 9"x 12", vinyl letters on 140lb paper

In Gallery A, investigating text as image and image as metaphor, William G. Prettie refashions the way we look at familiar things and allows our minds to explore new and multi-layered understandings of what we've observed. Prettie's exhibition runs concurrently with Gerry Yaum's photographs of Thai sex workers in Gallery B. View both shows until May 26th, on Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

Gerry Yaum "Human Voices"

"Aek, 20, Gogo Bar Dancer", 20"x24", silver gelatin print

In Gallery B, Gerry Yaum's photographic portraits of Thai sex workers personalizes the anonymous and gives voice to statistics in the hopes of affecting change. Yaum's show runs concurrently with the graphic and mixed media work of William G. Prettie in Gallery A. View the exhibitions until May 26th, Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

William G. Prettie "There is no remedy against the truth of language."

"Abuse of Power", 9"x 12", vinyl letters on 140lb paper

In Gallery A, investigating text as image and image as metaphor, William G. Prettie refashions the way we look at familiar things and allows our minds to explore new and multi-layered understandings of what we've observed. Prettie's exhibition runs concurrently with Gerry Yaum's photographs of Thai sex workers in Gallery B. View both shows until May 26th, on Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

Gerry Yaum "Human Voices"

Gerry Yaum and his work, Opening Night

In Gallery B, Gerry Yaum's photographic portraits of Thai sex workers personalizes the anonymous and gives voice to statistics in the hopes of affecting change. View the show until May 26th, Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

Willam G. Prettie "There is no remedy against the truth of language"

"Today is one of those days", detail, mixed media on canvas, 20" x 24"

In Gallery A, investigating text as image and image as metaphor, William G. Prettie refashions the way we look at familiar things and allows our minds to explore new and multi-layered understandings of what we've observed. View the show until May 26th, on Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

William G. Prettie and Gerry Yaum

In Gallery A, investigating text as image and aimage as metaphor, William G. Prettie refashions the way we look at familiar things and allows our minds to explore new and multi-layered understandings of what we've observed. In Gallery B, Gerry Yaum's photographic portraits of Thai sex workers personalizes the anonymous and gives voice to statistics in the hopes of affecting change. View the show until May 26th, Wed-Fri from 10-4pm and Sat 12-4pm. The gallery is closed on May 19.

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open - Last Days!

Drop by and see the Alberta Potter's Association show, Alberta In a Box: Wide Open while it lasts! Terrific and inventive uses of clay all meant to fit into a box 6" x 6" x 6". We're open Wed-Fri from 10-4 and Sat from 12-4. The show closes on Saturday, April 14.

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Tulip" and "Lucy", Plainsman 332 and naked raku by Sharon Aaltonen

Aaltonen describes her process: "I have enjoyed throwing functional pottery for many years, but have punctuated that with various firing styles from time to time. I have been seduced by the wonderful surface of naked raku and really enjoy getting together with a couple of friends to discover new techniques and treasures."

These pieces are part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Temple Jar: Winter", stoneware by Ria Meloche

Meloche describes her process: "Ritual Japanese vessels have been an inspiration in my work. The patterns and colours of nature have been my greatest influence in the surface finish of my work."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Spherical Surprise", M370 by Jane MacKay

MacKay says: "Spherical forms work well for raku novices. Everything learned in a workshop came together in this piece."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Hand Held", H443 by Natalie Brewster

Of this work, Brewster says: "I wanted a jug you could just hold onto without handles; the wide opening to pour from and the finger spots. I enjoy the power I hold over pulling and shaping clay into a unique and aesthetically pleasing form. Variations of colour add dimension to my pottery."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Year of the Rabbit: Hare's Victory Lap", porcelain/stoneware blend by Lisa McGrath

McGrath says: "This year is the year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese calendar. Being born in the year of the Rabbit myself, I thought that I would pay homage to this quirky little creature by creating my own alternate ending to the old fable of the tortoise and the hare."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Tree Block" and "Tulip Vase", porcelain by Mindy Andrews

Andrews says: "For this piece, I was inspired by a trip and exhibition I had in Korea in 2009. My painting background has had a profound influence on the work I make."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Chrissanth", Laguna WSO by Linda Willard

Of this work, Willard says: "Within my series of puffpots, 'Chrissanth' is earthier than most. As its golden flower name implies, this was fired with friends and holds valued memories beneath its stopper."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

detail from "Stop, Look, Listen" triptych, terracotta by Monika Smith

Smith describes her work this way: "Horses are a part of the Alberta contemporary landscape in the smae way that clay and horses from an important social, historical, and esthetic connection.  ( I employ) gestural, quick decisive drawing in a wet, red clay for immediacy - like many contemporary artists. The liveliness of plein air, the topic, is an exploration of my relationship with horses in Alberta."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Prairie Leaves", P600 by Linda Spaller

Spaller says: "I am an avid gardener and a lot of my work has nature, flowers and leaf components to it. I like to walk and observe nature in its different seasons. Spring for new leaves and the shapes and colour, summer colours and fall colours with differing sizes of leaves. These end up finding their way into my work as shape of object or decorations on my pieces."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Alberta Rests on it's Laurels", porcelaineous stoneware by Krista Gowland

Gowland says of her process: "My inspiration comes from the thought that while the province is made up of various features and components, it seems to rely on oil for support. Interesting to me is the combining of various components of the clay process, throwing, carving, handbuilding, and moldmaking (sprigs) to get the finished product."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!

Alberta in a Box: Wide Open

"Mortar & Pestal", plainsman H440 by Julie Anne Hage

Hage says: "I love to cook and create with food. I find using beautiful dishes and cooking utensils keeps me inspired. My family appreciates my 'creative cooking' although occasionally I serve up a real stinker...but it is always prepared with and served on beautiful handmade dishes."

This piece is part of Alberta In a Box: Wide Open, a juried travelling exhibition of whimsical and elegant clay work by 39 members of the Alberta Potters Association. The show runs until April 14 with a closure on April 6 & 7 for Easter. The Visual Arts Alberta Gallery is open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 12-4 pm. Drop by for a visit!