Paula Murray

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Paula Murray (born 1958) is a Canadian ceramics artist from Ottawa, Ontario and currently based at Meech Lake, Quebec.[1] Murray is best known for her thin porcelain sculptures with fibreglass overlay and fine crackling effects, inspired by natural shapes such as shells, coils, and scrolls.[1][2] She is known for her innovative approach to technique and in-depth knowledge of materials in ceramics.[3] Her pieces have been used by the Canadian government as gifts to dignitaries such as George W Bush and Kofi Annan.[4]

Education[]

Murray initially studied science at the University of Ottawa from 1975 to 1977 before studying ceramics at Sheridan College, School of Craft and Design in 1979,[1] and then at The Banff Centre's summer residency sessions.[5] After graduation she established her own pottery studio in 1986 at Meech Lake.[6][1] She was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2007.[7]

Artistic Practice[]

Part of Murray's artistic practice is the installation of her delicate work, sometimes suspended from the ceiling, other times balanced on shelves or arranged with displays on the ground.[2][3] Murray achieves a unique crackling effect in many of her works through the shaping and drying process of her custom clay with fibreglass layered on the surface.[1][3] She explores concepts of peace, connection, and understanding through sculptural form often in relation to the natural world.[3]

Exhibitions[]

Murray has exhibited extensively in the region at Ottawa City Hall, the Ottawa Art Gallery, the Ottawa School of Art, and Art-image et espace Odyssée in Gatineau.[8][2] Murray has also exhibited internationally in the United States, China, Korea, Italy, Germany, Russia, and Paris.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Morrison, Barry (2013-11-04). "Paula Murray-RCA". Studio Ceramics Canada. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Bernard Singer, Christian (2014). "Connection x Connection" (PDF). Review. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Donaldson, Judy (Spring 2015). "Exquisite Woods" (PDF). FUSION Magazine. 39 (2). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  4. ^ "Paula Murray". Oeno Gallery. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Biography". Paula Murray Ceramic Artist. Paula Murray. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  6. ^ Baele, Nancy (May 2006). "Murray, Paula". Ceramics Monthly. 54 (5).
  7. ^ "Cross-section of artists lauded". The Windsor Star. 23 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  8. ^ Gessell, Paul (April 19, 2007). "Making Art From Money Has Its Costs". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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