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FUSION Mentorship Program
Past Mentorship Programs: 2014/15 with LINDA SORMIN
Through
objects and site-specific installations, Linda Sormin’s work explores
issues of fragility, aggression, mobility and survival. Born in Bangkok,
Sormin moved to Canada with her family at the age of five. She has a BA
in English Literature and worked in community development for four
years in Thailand and Laos. She studied ceramics at Andrews University,
Sheridan College’s Craft & Design program (Diploma in Ceramics) and
Alfred University (MFA 2003).Sormin’s work has been exhibited nationally
and internationally. She has taught ceramics for more than 10 years –
at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the Rhode Island School of
Design, and Sheridan College.
www.lindasormin.comTo view the catalogue from the 2015 exhibition, click this link: SMALL TRANSGRESSIONS CATALOGUE For more information about this program and the group, visit: smalltransgressions.wordpress.com 2012/13 with Keith Campbell Keith Campbell has been a ceramic artist and educator for over 40 years. He has exhibited his work in over 270 exhibitions nationally and internationally winning 51 awards/honors. His works are in numerous collections including the Royal Ontario Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization. He has conducted over 40 workshops across Canada and the USA. His work appears in sixteen ceramic texts as well as numerous magazines. Keith is Artist in Residence Emeritus at Canadore College. www.keithcampbell.ca 2012/13 Koen Vanderstukken
Koen Vanderstukken is
a Belgian-born sculptor and instructor who has been mastering his craft
for 26 years. He has participated in more than 150 international
exhibitions and received his Masters of Fine Art from Saint-Lucas Visual Arts in
Belgium. He has taught workshops and master classes internationally and
has held the position of instructor and studio head at both the State
Institute of Art and Crafts in Mechelen (Belgium) as well as his current
role as professor and studio head at Sheridan College in Oakville.
2012/13 Leta
Cormier
Leta
Cormier as been making reduction fired stoneware, porcelain, and raku
pottery in the Ottawa area for 37 years. She studied pottery in Nova Scotia, British
Columbia, England and Japan. Her work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions. In
addition to her studio work, Leta has offered workshops throughout
Ontario since 1977 and taught at St. Lawrence College and the Ottawa
School of Art. Leta has also consulted on several major exhibitions for
the Canadian Museum of Civilization, has been a curator of numerous
ceramic and craft exhibitions and has juried exhibitions, grants and
service awards.
2011/12 BRUCE COCHRANE
Bruce
Cochrane taught ceramics at Sheridan for over 30 years. He was
instrumental in developing Sheridan’s reputation as having one of the
best Ceramics programmes in Canada. He is himself one of Canada’s
pre-eminent ceramic artists. His work is held in many public and private
collections around the world. He is sought after as a visiting artist
all over North America. His work appears in numerous ceramic
publications. www.brucecochrane.ca
ANGELO di PETTA
Angelo
di Petta has been making and exhibiting his ceramic work for over 35
years. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group
exhibitions, magazine articles and books on ceramics.
A
graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design (1972) where he is
currently Associate Professor, Angelo has shared his knowledge of
ceramics, mouldmaking and design through teaching, lectures and
workshops. t www.dipetta.com
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