McKeen, Holly
Item
Maker Name
McKeen, Holly
Studio name
Greendale Pottery
Biography
Holly McKeen is known for her crystalline glazed porcelain and functional ware. Selling from her own Gallery in Chilliwack BC Canada since 2005. She has attended many workshops and classes at Red Deer College, MISSA, and the Shadbolt. Holly has extensively studied crystalline glazing in the States. She has presented, and exhibited regionally and internationally. She sold and exhibited at the Gallery of BC Ceramics and participates in Fraser Valley Guild events.
Studio location
Formal Education
Major Exhibitions
2022 Convergence 2022. three person show, O'Connor Group Gallery, Chilliwack, BC
2018 Saltspring International Ceramic Exhibition
2013 Cristals 2013, La Brisbal, Spain
2011 Frozen in Fire - Crystalline Waves, Dunnedin, Florida
Fibre, Earth & Fire, Chilliwack Cultural Centre Gallery 2011 (curated the Clay Artists for this Exhibit)
The Crystalline Spectrum - Virginia, USA - 2009
2008 Solo Exhibit - "Crystals, Colour & Curves" Gallery of BC Ceramics, Vancouver
Krystallos2007, Pennsylvania, USA (invitational)
Affiliated organizations
Personal Website
http://www.hollymckeenpottery.com
Links to Further Resources
https://www.theprogress.com/entertainment/trio-of-artists-from-chilliwack-and-hope-come-together-for-convergence-2022-exhibition/
2017 Ceramics Monthly magazine "TIPS AND TOOLS" article by Holly McKeen
2014 https://thepotterscast.com/51/
Selected for American Ceramics Society "Potters Council" 2013 Calendar
Invited as Guest Presenter & Exhibitor at "Cristalls 2013" - an all Crystalline Exhibit and Symposium in La Brisbal, Spain, April 2013
Award of Merit – Clay 2013, 2014, 2015, Fraser Valley Potters Guild Annual Juried Shows, Lower Mainland – various
2012 People's Choice Award - Clay 12, Fraser Valley Potters Guild Juried Show, Chilliwack public galleries
Source
Debra Sloan