Tipton, Barbara
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Tipton, Barbara
Biography
American born Barbara Tipton, is well known for her deconstructions - with extraordinary surfaces, her functional ware with slip-trailing, and as an editor, writer, and educator. she achieved her BFA and MFA in USA and she worked in several editorial positions for Ceramics Monthly. She has taught or run workshops and exhibited throughout Canada, the States, in the UK and in S.Korea.
In 1986 she moved to Calgary with husband, British ceramicist, John Chalke.
She taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and was editor 1992-95 of the Alberta Potters Association magazine, Contacts. Sadly now defunct.
Her practice has been extensively written about. See her CV for publication record.
In 2020 Barbara moved to Saltspring Island and has set up a new studio there.
Her CV is extensive. For insights into Barbara’s practice see Barry Morrison’s excellent website; Studio Ceramics Canada.
In 1986 she moved to Calgary with husband, British ceramicist, John Chalke.
She taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design, and was editor 1992-95 of the Alberta Potters Association magazine, Contacts. Sadly now defunct.
Her practice has been extensively written about. See her CV for publication record.
In 2020 Barbara moved to Saltspring Island and has set up a new studio there.
Her CV is extensive. For insights into Barbara’s practice see Barry Morrison’s excellent website; Studio Ceramics Canada.
First name
Barbara
Last name
Tipton (nee Harmer)
Career dates (start and end)
1975
Date of Birth
1942
Place of Birth
KankaKee, Illinois
Studio location
Formal Education
Major Exhibitions
See CV for list
Collections
For full list see CV;
Canada Council Art Bank
Canada Council Art Bank
Glenbow Museum
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Calgary Civic Art Collection
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Charles Bronfman Corporate Collection, Montréal
Ceramics Monthly Collection
Personal Website
http://www.barbaratipton.com
Links to Further Resources
https://studioceramicscanada.com/barbara-tipton/
500 Cups by Lark Publishing (2004),
Soda, Clay and Fire by Gail Nichols (2006)
The Ceramic Spectrum by Robin Hopper (revised edition 2001).
Source
Debra Sloan
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