New Westminster ceramic artist Hitomi McKenzie combines beauty with function in her porcelain pieces, of which she’ll show about 100 at a new Coquitlam exhibit that opens Friday.
Place des Arts will display her work in its Atrium Gallery until April 22 — art that was created in her East Vancouver studio.
“I make them for people to use, not just for display,” the Osaka, Japan, native said. “I want to show beauty and function working in harmony.”
Among the tableware she will include are her signature designs such as ice cream bowls with spoons and french fry holders. And for viewers looking to purchase one of her clay creations, McKenzie reassures they are microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
It will be the first time McKenzie has exhibited at the Maillardville gallery. Previously, she has had her work at the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver and, this fall, a selection will be included at the Interior Design Show (IDS) West in Vancouver.
The opening reception for her collection is at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) on March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Also opening is Whisperings… (fibre arts by Anni Hunt and Catherine Nicholls) and Codex Pacificus (photography by Laara Cerman). Visit placedesarts.ca.
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