James, Martha

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Maker Name

James, Martha

Studio name

James Pottery

Biography

Martha James is a long-established production potter, working in stoneware and porcelain in her Quadra Island studio , where she has been working with husband, Gordon James, since 1979. She received her BFA from the University of Calgary, studied art history in Florence, and in Banff. In 1984 Martha's entry of dinnerware was a finalist for a national competition “The Perfect Setting" and was included in a year-long traveling exhibition. She has participated exhibitions across Canada , and in 2009 “Surface Tension”, a solo exhibition at Campbell River Art Gallery

First name

Martha

Last name

James

Career dates (start and end)

1979

Studio location

Major Exhibitions

1980 Retrospect Ceramics 80
1984 - "The Perfect Setting" finalist

Affiliated organizations

Personal Website

https://www.jamespottery.com

Links to Further Resources

1998 Made of Clay, PGBC

Source

Debra Sloan

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