Fox, Mary
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Maker Name
Fox, Mary
Studio name
Mary Fox Pottery
Biography
Mary Fox was born 1959, in Fredericton, NB. Her family moved to BC in 1966. She started working in clay as a teenager while still at highschool, and is largely self taught.
Mary is known for her textural glazes and sculptural forms often combined with the discerning use of glass or rock.
After moving studios during the 1980s and early 90s, Mary settled in Ladysmith BC in 1991, where she continues to work.
Mary had been a member of the Potters Guild of BC and has recently retired from the Fired Up collective, after having been a member since 1998. She has sold through the Gallery of BC Ceramics, she still sells through Circle Craft Co-op .
In 2020 Mary published her book, " My Life as a Potter".
In 2020 she launched the 'Mary Fox Legacy Society Project', with the support of the Craft Council of B.C.
She has created the the only formal ceramic residency programme in BC - The Legacy Project Apprenticeship program is a 2 year traditional apprenticeship where the apprentice works alongside Mary, they are given a monthly honorarium.
The Legacy Project, Artist residency starts after Mary passes and will be a 2 year program with an option for a 3d year. Living accommodations will be supplied by the project.
Mary is known for her textural glazes and sculptural forms often combined with the discerning use of glass or rock.
After moving studios during the 1980s and early 90s, Mary settled in Ladysmith BC in 1991, where she continues to work.
Mary had been a member of the Potters Guild of BC and has recently retired from the Fired Up collective, after having been a member since 1998. She has sold through the Gallery of BC Ceramics, she still sells through Circle Craft Co-op .
In 2020 Mary published her book, " My Life as a Potter".
In 2020 she launched the 'Mary Fox Legacy Society Project', with the support of the Craft Council of B.C.
She has created the the only formal ceramic residency programme in BC - The Legacy Project Apprenticeship program is a 2 year traditional apprenticeship where the apprentice works alongside Mary, they are given a monthly honorarium.
The Legacy Project, Artist residency starts after Mary passes and will be a 2 year program with an option for a 3d year. Living accommodations will be supplied by the project.
First name
Mary
Last name
Fox
Career dates (start and end)
1980
Date of Birth
1959
Place of Birth
Fredericton, NB
Studio location
Formal Education
Major Exhibitions
Many exhibitions; see her website.
Notable;
1998 Made by Hand, Silver Edition concurrent exhibitions in Vancouver and Victoria, Crafts Association of BC.
Notable;
1998 Made by Hand, Silver Edition concurrent exhibitions in Vancouver and Victoria, Crafts Association of BC.
2003 The Shape Between Continuity and Innovation, Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche, Faenza, Italy. Entry selected for permanent collection.
2005 TransFormations - Potters Guild of BC 50th anniversary. Burnaby Art Gallery
2013 Back to the Land: Ceramics from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands 1970–1985, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC, Diane Carr
Collections
Museo delle Ceramiche Faenza, Italy.
Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington Ontario, Canada
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Affiliated organizations
Personal Website
https://www.maryfoxpottery.ca
Links to Further Resources
CBC radio.1 North by North-West , episode 52
- 2020 - Book - "My Life as a Potter" ISBN 978-1-55017-938-5
- 2022 - Mary Fox Legacy Project Society - apprenticeship / residency
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=214004040211215
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=214004040211215
Mary Fox: Pottery & Sculpture www.cowichan
Source
Debra E. Sloan
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