Artist Information:
Sharon Grove
sooke,
Canada
Member Since: Aug 2000
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Artist Statement:
Born: Lethbridge, Alberta,
September 19th, 1957
My current body of work
reflects my journey through
ceramic process and
experimentation. Moving
beyond the structure and
security of defined forms, I
find each experience builds
towards the next. Ceramics is
art and alchemy combined into
one. There is such a vast
amount of exploration to do
with the medium and the
processes, which affect it,
that I never stop learning.
This constant dialogue between
the two is the basis of my
continued practice.
While I am not currently
making pieces of a traditional
nature, I do hold a high
regard for ceramics history
and tradition. In a ceramics
history class, it occurred to
me that the way ceramics
evolved through time was the
same way I approach the
material. I work in an
intuitive manner, through a
process of trial and error,
being in the moment - aware
enough to see small mysteries;
open to accept unexpected
results and learn from
accumulated information and
experiences. Each time, when I
find an answer along the way,
another question always
follows.
Ceramics through out history
encompasses three main methods
of producing and working with
the medium: hand building,
wheel throwing, and slip
casting (along with ...
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Artist Galleries:
Marshall Clarke Galleries
56Street
Delta, BC, CA
Heritage House
20477-Fraser Highway
Langley, BC, (604)530-0121...
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Sharon Grove's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Sharon Grove's Portfolio. Browse Grove's body of work: Born: Lethbridge, Alberta, September 19th, 1957
My current body of work reflects my journey through ceramic process and experimentation. Moving beyond the structure and security of defined forms, I find each experience builds towards the next. Ceramics is art and alchemy combined into one. There is such a vast amount of exploration to do with the medium and the processes, which affect it, that I never stop learning. This constant dialogue between the two is the basis of my continued practice.
While I am not currently making pieces of a traditional nature, I do hold a high regard for ceramics ... |
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life, 2004
Wheel Ceramics,
7 x 10 X 3 inches
Price: US$ 450
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CARCASS OF LIFE, 2006
Other Ceramics,
12 x 14 X 40 inches
Price: US$ 1500
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JOURNEY, 2006
Other Ceramics,
4 x 4 X 24 inches
Price: US$ 600
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life, 2004
Other Ceramics,
7 x 10 X 3 inches
Availability: Sold
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