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THE CURATOR’S VIEW - January 2015
Happy New Year!
We embark on another year of exciting ceramic art and craft.
New Year is frequently perceived as the time for renewal and fresh beginnings -
although it can often feel like a triumph of hope over expectation. No such
feelings here as we launch the year with our Annual Ceramic Graduate Show. It
is already evident that we have selected exhibitors who will make their
way in studio ceramics. The work submitted by the chosen graduates demonstrates
the creativity and diversity which is the well spring of the craft and the
hallmark of Bevere Gallery.
It would be invidious to pick out one maker from another.
They have been selected because of their impact on us when we saw them at New
Designers 2014 after graduation. For me, the initial response – intellectually
and emotionally - is a good guide and these ten exhibitors tick the right
boxes. Incidentally, I would not be so arrogant as to say that these are the
best of the 2014 crop however, as in previous years, they are amongst the most
stimulating, skilled and creative.
Some already have great design skills and clearly studio ceramicists/designers
are making an important contribution to the wider commercial sector.
One name I can mention is Neill Curran. He won the visitors
vote as the favourite in the 2014 show. He has continued to make and exhibit
and we are delighted to see his work as it has developed one year on.
Once again we will be asking everyone who sees the show to
name their favourite maker. The one with the most votes will continue to show
at Bevere over the coming year. Additionally a voting paper will be drawn from
the many that will be completed during the three weeks of the show and the
lucky individual’s vote will earn them a £100 voucher to spend at Bevere. Yet
another good reason to come and see the show, which will open on Saturday 10th
and run until Saturday 31st January.
Stuart Dickens
Ceramic Curator
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