Walter Dexter

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[edit] Walter Dexter

Walter Dexter (born 1931) is a potter, ceramic artist, and educator. Dexter received a diploma in ceramics from the Alberta College of Art in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and continued his studdies at the Swedish School of Arts and Crafts on a scholarship. Dexter is recognized by the the ceramics community as a pioneer in Raku technique, as an educator, and also as a writer. from 1968-1974, he was head of the ceramics department at the Kootenay School of the Arts in B.C., Canada. Most of his work consists of vessel and plate forms decorated with dancing figures, a motif inspired from working with Paul Soldner. He currently maintains a studio practice and lives in Metchosin, B.C. with his wife, writer Rona Murray.

[edit] Awards

Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in Craft in 1993

[edit] Exhibitions

"Surface and Sculpture" Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, April, 1995

[edit] Writings

"The Art of The Earth" by Walter Dexter and Rona Murray

[edit] Bibliography

[1] [2] Gustavsom, Paula. "Walter Dexter, Surface and Sculpture". Ceramics Art and Perception, no. 22, 1995, pp 59-61

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