Morrison, Vijaya

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Maker Name

Morrison, Vijaya

Studio name

Rainforest Pottery Ltd

Biography

Vijaya Morrison attended Langara College, and considers himself a keen student of Don Hutchinson. He graduated in 1974. He continued to attend specialized courses with experts from all over British Columbia to as far away as Florence, Italy, Dallas and New York City. He is the owner of Rainforest Pottery Company Ltd. His first studio was in Belcarra, and he relocated to Yarro in 1987, where he had a large pottery studio and ran a pottery school. He has recently relocated again to Parksville. He produces functional pottery with the help of one assistant, using various clay types and firing methods.
Vijaya's work can be found in collections around the world, and is currently retailed from his showroom in Parksville, as well as at selected shows throughout Canada and the United States.

First name

Vijaya

Last name

Morrison

Career dates (start and end)

1974

Place of Birth

Zeballos, BC (on Vancouver Island)

Formal Education

Personal Website

https://www.rainforestpottery.com