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"Ceramics by Two Potters"
Carolyn Genders and
Kochevet Bendavid
5th Aug - 26th Aug 2006
Also paintings by artists Duncan Macgregor and Richard Pargeter; glass by Martin Andrews garden art by Nigel Edmondson, Sarah Walton, Christine-Ann Richards and Katie Green plus new works by local house artists Alan Yates and Michael Brazier.
Visitors will find a feast for their eyes at the latest exhibition to be staged at The Gallery at Bevere when two of the country's leading potters, Kochevet Bendavid and Carolyn Genders, show off their contrasting styles. The exhibition "Ceramics by Two Potters" runs from Saturday, 5th August to Saturday, 26th August.
With a focus on the pleasures of dining, Kochevet Bendavid says of her work, "I have been making tableware for every day use for many years. I create sumptuous serving dishes for special occasions, which are designed to provide a focal point at the centre of the table, provoke thought and surprise and heighten the shared aesthetic pleasure of the participants. I use very soft porcelain and apply lush, fluid, colourful glazes, to make sensual forms which speak of generosity, warmth, plenitude and the joy of dining in company."
Kochevet, who is a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association, was born in Israel and, having completed a BA in History of Art and English Literature at the Hebrew University, came to England to study ceramics. She now lives in Dulwich, London and says she became deeply interested in functional domestic ware during the HND Ceramic Design course at Harrow College. With published articles such as "Dinner Party Politics" and previous exhibitions including "What a Dish", her focus is very clear.
The work of Carolyn Genders, who lives in East Sussex, is inspired by nature. A Fellow of the Craft Potters Association as well as a member of the Society of Craftsmen and Designers, she has been a professional ceramicist for more than 20 years.
She says, "Nature continues to be the over-riding inspiration for my work: pebbles, rock strata, space and distance and land all excite me, generating ideas. Sketchbook drawings and notes record my personal vision and direct response to the rhythm and movement, surface and pattern of landscape and natural forms. Some pieces have textured surfaces that interact with the play of light accentuating shape. Other pieces have coloured and linear surfaces that create a feeling of rhythm and movement, emphasising form. Distinctive cut and shaped rims draw attention to the interior volume. My work is informed by my love of drawing, mark making and painting that for me are personal but important parallel activities."
Gallery owner Kim Taylor said, "We're delighted to have such eminent potters in our ceramics programme. It proves you don't have to go to the capital to see some of the best of modern studio pottery - you can find it here in Worcester!"
The monthly series of ceramics exhibitions run from the first Saturday to the last Saturday of the month.
Throughout, there are paintings and other works of art on display and available to buy.
In August, two local painters will be exhibiting their work at The Gallery. Worcester painter Alan Yates works as an architect's advisor for Europe's largest Aluminium Curtain Walling and Window system provider, and in his spare time searches for new scenes in the wonderful local countryside. Alan enjoys painting in watercolour in a loose style, and pen and wash for its speed and simplicity, but more recently has enjoyed a great deal of success and satisfaction with pastel painting. The second painter exhibiting at The Gallery in August is Cheltenham-based Michael Brazier, a commercial officer at the Ministry of Defence. Michael's work in oils typically includes landscapes, urban scenes and figures, and he finds inspiration in Worcestershire, Shropshire, Wales and the Marches as well as in cities, motorways and the sky.
From 5th August to 28th October, also on show will be glass by one of the UK's leading glassmakers Martin Andrews; Garden Art by Nigel Edmondson, Sarah Walton, Christine-Ann Richards and Katie Green; and paintings by the UK's celebrated marine artist Duncan Macgregor and by Richard Pargeter.
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