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Artist Statement

My name is Renee Sala and I am a professional potter living in Victoria, on Vancouver Island. I create functional pottery with a strong, high-fired, white, porcelain-like clay. This material is a pleasure to work with as it is a wonderful canvas on which to apply glazes and textures. It also allows the pots to be light-weight, yet retain strength, which I think is integral to a beautiful and functional piece of pottery. The glazes I use are hand-mixed by me using natural, non-toxic, lead-free ingredients. All of my work is food-safe, and is safe for everyday use in the dishwasher, microwave, and oven.

I have been influenced over the years both by my mother, who is a master potter, and by my travels, which have been mostly in Asia. I think it is important to maintain a simplicity in life, and an attention to detail, and I hope that comes through in my work. I focus on smoothing the bottoms of my pieces that will rest on the surfaces of your home, and the edges that will touch your skin. I apply texture with hand-made stamps and other tools. I let the glazes work together with these textures in the kiln, and am excited to see the results after every firing.

My current line includes both thrown and slab-based work. I use colours that are rich and natural. The shapes and surfaces of my pieces are meant to reflect my influences and retain a degree of modernity. Hopefully, my pottery will be used in the home as part of a conscious decision to make everyday events more beautiful.

This Fall I'm introducing some fun after-school classes for kids, and evening classes for the crafty adult. Please have a look at the "FALL CLASSES" page to find out more!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and thank-you for your time!

Sincerely,

Renee Sala

PS...most of the photos in my gallery were taken by Nigel Hayes of Side Street Studio in Oak Bay, Victoria BC and my work can be purchased through their website; www.sidestreetstudio.com, or follow the link below!

Sample of Renee's Work

Browse the full collection at the gallery.

Exhibitions

Dec. 4-6	Panorama Rec Centre, West Saanich, Victoria BC A Touch of Saltspring
Nov. 26-29	Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach BC Kris Kringle Christmas Market
Nov. 20-22	Crystal Gardens, 743 Douglas Street, Victoria BC Out of Hand Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 6-8	Beban Park Arena, Nanaimo BC Nanaimo Professional Show
June-Aug	Sidney, BC,Thursday Nights 4-9pm Sidney Summer Market