Summary
A month long Symposium during July each year, of international and local artists, with the work created and fired at the Panevežio stiklas (Panevežys Glass Factory), the exhibited and conference at the City of Panevežys Civic Art Gallery, Lithuania.
History
A month long Symposium during July each year, of international and local artists, with the work created and fired at the Panevežio stiklas (Panevežys Glass Factory), the exhibited and conference at the City of Panevežys Civic Art Gallery, Lithuania.
History
The Panevežys Civic Art Gallery houses about 450 pieces of chamotte ceramics which were created during the annual ceramics symposiums. This unique and only collection of its kind in Lithuania reflects not only local and transient trends in contemporary ceramics, but also a ceramic commonality through ideas, visual peculiarities, features, and developments of form.
Ceramic seminars for local artists started at the Panevežys Glass Factory in 1983. One of the instigators of these events was Alvydas Pakarklis, a ceramist, who was able to foresee and realize the potential of the ceramic facility at the factory. |
He undertook a number of technical experiments with the approval of the factory management and with special support by former director S. Stoškus. The potential of the kiln due to the available temperature (1380 deg. C.) and interior dimensions (height: 1.8 m., floor space: 12 sq. m., and volume: 20 cu. m.) was ideal for executing monumental outdoor ceramic sculpture. Since that time the Glass factory has hosted groups of artists to use its materials and technical equipment during the month of July. Since 1998 this tradition has been maintained by the new owners of the AB "Panevežio stiklas" (Panevežys Glass Factory) - the Polish company Huta Szkla "Warta" SA.
In 1989 foreign artists were invited for the first time and the event was labeled a symposium. In 1990 the Panevežys Civic Art Gallery undertoook responsibility for the planning and organization of the symposiums in co-operation with the Glass factory (later AB "Panevežio Stiklas"). The symposiums have become an annual international event whose reputation keeps growing. The fourteenth past symposiums have hosted 124 artists from 30 countries:Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Hungary, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,Turkey, United Kingdom, and the USA. The program of the symposium also includes a conference on ceramics with invited art writers and critics. The symposium concludes with an exhibiton, at the Gallery, of the work produced; the organizers select three pieces of each artist to be donated to the AB "Panevežio Stiklas" and to the Civic Art Gallery as a contribution to its collection.
On the recommendation of art critics, the selection committee strives to invite original and unique artists from all over the world. Because it is possible to execute pieces that would be difficult in a conventional studio, the number of applicants usually exceeds the number that can be accommodated. New ideas and advice provided by ceramists Rimas VisGirda (USA) and Peteris Martinsons (Latvia) to name a few have helped the growth and reputation of the symposium. The Gallery has also accrued considerable information in it's library about ceramic art in diverse parts of the world.
This year the 14th Panevežys International Ceramic Symposium was devoted to coming 500th anniversary of the City of Panevežys. The invited artists were offered to create not only pieces for interior but outdoor sculpture as well. Eleven artists took part in this Symposium: Nerute Ciukšiene (Lithuania), Graham Hay (New Zeland / Australia), Audrius Janušonis (Lithuania), Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lithuania), Ludmila Kovarikova (Czech Republic), Jovita Laurušaite (Lithuania), Steve Mattison (Wales / United Kingdom), Iva Ouhrabkova (Czech Republic), Anders Ruhwald (Denmark), Aldona Šalteniene (Lithuania), Meri Wells (Wales / United Kingdom). The outdoor sculpture created by the artists will decorate the City of Panevežys in 2003 - the jubilee year.
The symposium organizers have a vision for the development of an international ceramic center that would operate year round. The vision includes the construction of a separate building to exhibit and house the ceramic collection generated by the symposiums and collected by the Gallery.
Jolanta Lebednykiene
Organizer of symposiums,
Director of the Art Gallery
August 2002
Panevežio dailes galerijoje saugoma per 450 šamotines keramikos kuriniu, kurie buvo sukurti kasmet mieste vykstanciu Tarptautiniu keramikos simpoziumu metu. Savita, vienintele Lietuvoje tokio pobudžio kolekcija atspindi ne tik lokalias ir laikinas šiuolaikinio keramikos meno tendencijas, bet ir bendrus jo ypatumus, idejas, vaizdiniu specifika bei formu raidos desningumus.
1983 m. Panevežio stiklo fabrike pradeta rengti lietuviu keramiku seminarus. Vienas ju iniciatoriu buvo dailininkas Alvydas Pakarklis, kurybiškai ivertines unikalias cia esancias šamotines keramikos galimybes. Palaikomas fabriko vadovu, ypac direktoriaus S.Stoškaus, dailininkas emesi technologiniu eksperimentu. Krosnies retos savybes - itin aukšta jos degimo temperatura (1380 o C), didumas (h-1,8 m, plotas - 12 m2, turis - 20 m3) - sudare salygas kurti stambias lauko keramikos kompozicijas. Nuo to laiko kiekvienu metu liepos menesi grupei dailininku leidžiama naudotis Stiklo fabriko technologine iranga, medžiagomis. Nuo 1998 metu rudens šia tradicija tesia ir naujieji AB "Panevežio stiklas" šeimininkai Lenkijos bendrove huta szkla "Warta" SA.
1989 m. padirbeti fabrike pirma karta buvo pakviesti ir kitu šaliu menininkai, o 1990 m. rengini organizuoti emesi miesto Dailes galerija, bendradarbiaudama su Stiklo fabriku (veliau AB "Panevežio stiklas"). Keramikos simpoziumai Panevežyje tapo tradiciniu tarptautiniu renginiu, ir jo prestižas vis auga. Keturiolikoje simpoziumu dalyvavo 124 dailininkai iš 30 valstybiu: Australijos, Austrijos, Airijos, Danijos, Didžiosios Britanijos, Cekijos, Estijos, Graikijos, Ispanijos, Italijos, Japonijos, JAV, Kanados, Korejos, Latvijos, Lenkijos, Lietuvos, Meksikos, Naujosios Zelandijos, Norvegijos, Olandijos, Prancuzijos, Rusijos, Suomijos, Švedijos, Šveicarijos, Taivanio, Turkijos, Vengrijos, Vokietijos. I simpoziumu teorines konferencijas, kuriose pranešimus skaito ir dalyviai, ir pakviesti dailetyrininkai, keramika besidomintys atvyksta iš ivairiu Lietuvos miestu, kaip ir i uždarymo paroda Dailes galerijoje, kai galima pamatyti visus per simpoziuma sukurtus darbus. Organizatoriai pasirenka po tris kiekvieno dailininko kurinius, kuriuos menininkai dovanoja AB "Panevežio stiklas" ir Dailes galerijos keramikos kolekcijai. Norinciu dalyvauti simpoziumuose buna daug, kadangi savo dirbtuvese tokiu salygu menininkai neturi, tad kaupiant informacija apie ivairiu šaliu keramikos mena, atsižvelgiant i dailininku, dailes teoretiku rekomendacijas, stengiamasi kviesti savitus, idomius kurejus. Idejomis, savo patirtimi simpoziumus labai praturtino dailininkai Rimas VisGirda iš JAV ir Peteris Martinsonas iš Latvijos. Galerija savo bibliotekoje taip pat yra sukaupusi nemažai medžiagos apie ivairiu pasaulio šaliu keramikos mena.
Šiu metu XIV Panevežio tarptautinis keramikos simpoziumas skirtas artejanciam Panevežio miesto 500 m. jubiliejui. Pakviestiems menininkams buvo pasiulyta kurti kurinius ne tik vidaus, bet ir lauko erdvems. Simpoziume dalyvauja 11 dailininku: Nerute Ciukšiene (Lietuva), Graham Hay (Naujoji Zelandija / Australija), Audrius Janušonis (Lietuva), Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva), Ludmila Kovarikova (Cekija), Jovita Laurušaite (Lietuva), Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste), Iva Ouhrabkova (Cekija), Anders Ruhwald (Danija), Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva), Meri Wells (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste). Menininku sukurti lauko skulpturines keramikos kuriniai papuoš Panevežio miesta jubiliejiniais 2003 metais.
Rengiantys šiuos keramiku samburius viliasi ir siekia, kad iš ju susiformuotu aktyvus tarptautinis keramikos centras, ir jame sukaupta keramikos kolekcija butu eksponuojama specialioje galerijoje.
Jolanta Lebednykiene
Simpoziumu organizatore,
Dailes galerijos direktore
Participating Artists in 2002
Nerute Ciuksiene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1953 metais. 1979 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 - Vilniaus dailes akademija). Nuo tu paciu metu dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Cekijoje, Danijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Ispanijoje, Norvegijoje, Švedijoje, Vokietijoje, taip pat surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1990 Lietuvos dailininku sajungos nare. 1999 buvo apdovanota Pasvalio krašto kulturos premija. Dirba Pasvalio vaiku muzikos mokyklos dailes skyriuje keramikos mokytoja.
Born in 1953, Nerute graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) in 1979, and since then has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, the USA. She has also arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Union since 1990. In 1999 she was awarded the Pasvalys Area Endowment. Nerute works as a ceramic teacher at the Art Department of the Pasvalys Children's Music School.
Address : Balsiu 9, LT-5250 Pasvalys, Lithuania Tel. 370 686 28975
Graham Hay (Naujoji Zelandija / Australija // New Zealand / Australia)
Gime 1959 metais Naujojoje Zelandijoje. 1982 persikele gyventi i Australija. 1994 baige Edith Cowan universiteta, specializavosi keramikoje (vaizduojamuju menu bakalauro laipsnis). 1995 baige Curtin universiteta (menu bakalauro laipsnis su pagyrimu). Nuo 1983 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Australijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Japonijoje, Olandijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1993 daugiausia dirba su popieriaus moliu. Yra parenges straipsniu ir recenziju apie keramika bei popieriaus molio keramika.
Jis yra vienas iš Terminio šoko keramiku grupes ir Robertsono parko menininku studijos steigeju, taip pat Australijos amatu sajungos akredituotas narys, Australijos keramiku draugijos kviestinis narys, Nacionalines vaizduojamuju menu asociacijos, bei Vakatu Australijos amatu tarybos narys. Pelnes apdovanojimu: Wanneroo miesto apdovanojimas skulpturos srityje, 2001 ir Vakaru Australijos Vyriausybes stipendijos (1998, 2000, 2001). Dailininko darbu yra isigije meno galerijos bei privatus kolekcininkai iš Australijos, JAV, Vokietijos. Dirba savo studijoje Robertson Park, Perto miesto centre, Vakaru Australijoje.
Born in 1959 in New Zealand. Moved to Australia in 1982. In 1994 he graduated from Edith Cowan University where he specialized in ceramics (Bachelor of Arts, visual arts). In 1995 he graduated from Curtin University (Bachelor of Arts, First Class Honors). Since 1983 he has participated in numerous exhibitions and symposiums in Australia, Holland, Japan and the United Kingdom. He has arranged several solo exhibitions. Since 1993 the artist mainly works with paperclay. Graham has published a number of articles and reviews on paperclay and ceramic art.
He is a founding member of the Thermal Shock ceramic group, and the Robertson Park Artists Studio, accredited member of Craft Australia, invited member of the Potters Society of Australia, holds membership in the National Association of Visual Arts, and the Craft Council of Western Australia. Graham was awarded the Sculptural Award, City of Wanneroo (2001), and grants from the Western Australia Government (1998, 2000, 2001). The artist's works have been purchased by arts galleries and private collectors in Australia, Germany, the USA. Currently he works at his studio in Robertson Park, in innercity Perth, Western Australia.
Address / phone and E-mail at website http://www.grahamhay.com.au/
Audrius Janusonis (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1968 metais. 1994 baige Vilniaus Dailes akademija, studijavo keramika. Nuo 1993 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Belgijoje, Estijoje, Latvijoje ir Lietuvoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Lietuvos dailininku sajungos narys nuo 1997. Desto skulptura Alytaus dailes mokykloje.
Born in 1968, he graduated from the Vilnius Art Academy in 1994, where he studied ceramic art. The artist has participated in a number of exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since 1993. He has arranged several solo exhibitions. Since 1997 he has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Union. Currently he teaches sculpture at the Alytus Art School.
Address: Naujoji 28-16, LT- 4580 Alytus, Lithuania Tel. 370 315 32826, Fax. 370 315 25954 E-mail:a-sonis@centras.lt
Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1974 metais. 1999 baige Vilniaus dailes akademijos Kauno dailes instituta, studijavo keramika (magistro laipsnis). Nuo 2000 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Lietuvoje. Dirba vaiku keramikos studijos vadove Panevežio Užmokyklines veiklos centre.
Born in 1974, she graduated from the Vilnius Art Academy Kaunas Institute of Arts in 1999, where she studied ceramics (Master's Degree). Since 2000 the artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Lithuania. She works for the Panevežys Out-of -Class Activity Centre as a tutor of ceramics studio.
Address: Dariaus ir Gireno 22-4, LT- 5300 Panevežys Tel. 370 45 526070, 370 682 88613
Lubmila Kovarikova (Cekija / Czech Republic)
Gime 1953 metais. 1968-1972 studijavo keramika Uherske Hradišti meno mokykloje pas profesoriu S. Mikulaštik. Nuo 1988 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Cekijoje, Jungtiniuose Arabu Emyratuose,Lenkijoje, Slovakijoje, Švedijoje, Vengrijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1999 Keramiku asociacijos Prahoje nare, nuo 1993 Asociacijos "Q" Brno mieste nare. Dailininkes darbu yra isigije muziejai, meno galerijos, privatus asmenys Cekijoje, Lenkijoje, Slovakijoje. Dirba savo studijoje ir desto keramika ivairiose mokyklose kaip kviestine destytoja.
Born in 1953, she studied ceramics at the Art School in Uherske Hradišti from 1968 to 1972 under professor S. Mikulaštik. Since 1988 she has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates. The artist has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She has been a member of the Ceramics Association in Prague since1992 and a member of the Association "Q" in Brno since 1993. The artist's works were purchased by the museums, arts galleries and private collectors in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Currently works at her studio and as a part-time lecturer in ceramics at various schools.
Address: Zelnice 1034, 69602 Ratiškovice, Czech Republic Tel. 420 518 367451 E-mail : likova@seznam.cz
Jovita Laurusaite (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1956 metais. 1979 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 -Vilniaus dailes akademija), studijavo keramika. Nuo 1986 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Estijoje, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Suomijoje, Švedijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1982 Jovita yra LTSR (nuo 1989 Lietuvos) dailininku sajungos nare. Menininkes kuriniu yra isigijes Lietuvos dailes muziejus, privatus kolekcininkai. Dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1956, she graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) in 1979 where she studied ceramic art. Since 1986 the artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. She has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. Jovita is a member of Lithuanian Artists' Union since 1982. The artist's works have been purchased by the Lithuanian Art Museum and private collectors. She works at her studio.
Address: Poškos 46-1, LT-2004 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. 370 5 751650 E-mail: jovitala@mail.lt
Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
Gime 1954 metais. 1984-1986 studijavo keramika bei menini stikla ir grafika NEWI menu koledže Wrexham, Clwyd (technologijos bakalauro laipsnis su pagyrimu). Nuo 1985 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Cekijoje, Danijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Japonijoje, JAV,Latvijoje, Škotijoje, Velse, Vengrijoje. Nuo 1984 Šiaures Velso keramiku asociacijos narys, nuo 1999 - šios asociacijos pirmininkas. Nuo 1991 Velso Tarptautiniu keramikos festivaliu koordinatorius. 1987-1993 deste Velso universitete. Nuo 1994 desto keramika Mancesterio miesto koledže, ir, kaip vizituojantis destytojas, nuo 2002 metu desto Gordola keramikos mokykloje Šveicarijoje.Steve buvo apdovanotas stipendija vykti ir dirbti Tarptautineje keramikos studijoje Vengrijoje (1992), o 2001metais Velso meno taryba suteike parama kelionems i Transilvanija ir Rumunija.
Dailininko darbu yra isigije meno galerijos, muziejai bei privatus kolekcininkai Australijoje, Jungtineje Karalysteje, JAV, Naujojoje Zelandijoje, Prancuzijoje, Velse, Vokietijoje. Meininkas dirba savo studijoje, taip pat kuria dekoracijas teatrui, dirba interneto ir multimedia meno srityje.
Born in 1954. From 1984 to 1986 he studied ceramics with related studies in glass and printmaking at NEWI College of Arts, Wrexham, Clwyd (B/TEC HND). Since 1985 he has participated in numerous exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Scotland, the UK, the USA, and Wales.
He is a member of North Wales Potters Association since 1984, from 1999 to present - a Chairperson of this association. Steve has been co-ordinator of the International Ceramics Festival in Wales since 1991. He taught at the University of Wales 1987 to 1993. Since 1994 he has been a part time lecturer in ceramics at the Manchester City College, and a visiting lecturer in Topferschule Gordola, Switzerland since 2002. Steve was awarded scholarship to attend the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary (1992), and in 2001 the Arts Council of Wales awarded a travel bursary to Transylvania and Romania.
The artist's works have been purchased by art galleries, museums and private collectors in Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, and Wales. The artist works at his studio, he also designs for theatre, works with internet and multimedia.
Address: Caecarrog, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8SE, Wales, UK Tel/fax: 44 01654 703247 E-mail and Website: http://www.carrog.co.uk/
Iva Ouhrabkova (Cekija / Czech Republic)
Gime 1957 metais. 1982 baige Aukštesniaja inžinierijos mokykla, studijavo stiklo ir keramikos technologija, 1995 baige Muzikos ir meno akademija, studijavo teatro dizaina (prof. P. Kalfus). Nuo 1989 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Australijoje, Cekijoje, Italijoje, Lenkijoje, Olandijoje, Šveicarijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Kuria scenografija ir kostiumus teatro spektakliams, taip pat interjero dizaina. Nuo 1995 Cekijos dailininku sajungos nare, nuo 1998 - Keramiku asociacijos Prahoje nare. Dirba savo studijoje, rengia performansus, demonstruoja savo kurybos technika bei tesia studijas Muzikos ir meno akademijos Kurybos ir psichosomatiniu disciplinu fakultete pas prof. I. Vyskocil.
Born in 1957, she graduated from the Engineering High School where studied glass and ceramic engineering in 1982, later, in 1995, she graduated from the Music and Art Academy where she studied theatre design under prof. P.Kalfus. Since 1989 she has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland. The artist has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She creates scenography and costumes for theatre, also works as interior designer. She has been a member of the Czech Republic Artists' Union since 1995 and a member of the Ceramics Association in Prague since 1998. Currently she works at her studio, organizes demonstrations and performances, also Iva continues her studies at the Music and Art Academy/Department of Authorship and Psychosomatic Disciplines under prof. I. Vyskocil.
Address: Pekarkova 305, Liberec 46001, Czech Republic Tel. 420 606 287 969, 420 48 271 16 97 E-mail and Website: http://www.ivaouhrabkova.cz/
Anders Ruhwald (Danija / Denmark)
Gime 1974 metais. 1995-1996 studijavo keramika Center universitete, Rochester, JAV. 2000 baige Stiklo ir keramikos mokykla Bornholme, Danijoje, kur igijo meno bakalauro laipsni (B.F.A.). Nuo 2000 dalyvauja parodose, bienalese, trienalese, simpoziumuose Danijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Islandijoje, Lenkijoje, Pietu Afrikos Respublikoje, Vokietijoje. Anders yra laimejes eile stipendiju kurybai: NOJ Fondo, 1999; C.W. Obel Fondo, 1998, 2000; Šiaures šaliu kulturos fondo stipendija ir Sleipnir fondo parama kelionei, 2002). Dailininko darbu yra Tarptautinio keramikos centro Skaelskoer (Danija) ir Pietu Afrikos keramiku asociacijos kolekcijose. Menininkas dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1974, he studied ceramics at the University Center Rochester, USA.from 1995 to 1996. In 2000 he graduated from the Glass and Ceramics school in Bornholm, Denmark (B.F.A.).
Since 2000 he has participated in numerous exhibitions, biennial, triennial and symposiums in Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Poland, the Republic of South Africa, and the USA.
He won grants from the NOJ - Foundation (1999), the C.W. Obel Foundation (1998 , 2000), the Nordic Cultural Foundation (2002), and the Sleipnir Travel Grant (2002). Anders' works are kept in the collections of the International Ceramics Center in Skaelskoer (Denmark) and the South African Potters Association. Anders is a studio artist.
Address: Steenwinkelsvej 3a, 4th, 1996 Frederiksberg C, Denmark Tel. 45 35 35 71 99, 45 20 64 19 64 E-mail: aruhwald@tiscali.dk
Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1943 metais. 1971 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 - Vilniaus dailes akademija), studijavo keramika. Nuo 1973 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Italijoje, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Suomijoje, Švedijoje, Vengrijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1971 LTSR (nuo 1989 Lietuvos) dailininku sajungos nare. Pelniusi daug apdovanojimu: Didysis prizas Baltijos šaliu taikomosios dailes trienaleje Taline, 1985; LDS premija Baltijos šaliu taikomosios dailes trienaleje Taline, 1988; Lietuvos Kulturos ministerijos premijos Respublikineje taikomosios dailes parodoje Vilniuje, 1988 ir Tarptautiniame simpoziume "Vejas"(instaliacijos) Nidoje, 1991; Nacionaline Kulturos ir meno premija, 1998. Nuo 1989 desto Vilniaus dailes akademijoje, Keramikos katedroje (docente, 1994), taip pat dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1943. In 1971 she graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) where she studied ceramic art. The artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and the USA since 1973. She has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. Since 1971 she has been a member of the Lithuanian Artist's Union. The artist has won numerous prestigeous awards such as the Grand Prix of the Baltic States Applied Arts Triennial in Tallinn (1985), the Lithuanian Artists' Union prize at the Baltic States Applied Arts Triennial in Tallinn (1988), Prizes of the Ministry of culture of Lithuania at the National Applied Arts Exhibition in Vilnius (1988) and at the International Symposium "Vejas" ("Wind") (installations) in Nida (1991), and the National Prize in Culture and Art (1998).
Aldona has worked at the Ceramics Chair of the Vilnius Art Academy since 1989 (Assoc.Prof.since 1994), she also works at her studio.
Address: Tilto 19-7, LT-2000 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. 370 5 624631, 370 5 611124
Meri Wells (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
Gime 1946 metais. 1988 baige Velso universiteto koledža Aberystwyth'e, kur studijavo keramika ir scenografija. Nuo 1988 metu dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Bulgarijoje, Cekijoje, Danijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Islandijoje, Latvijoje, Lenkijoje, Velse. Nuo 1991 ji yra Velso Tarptautiniu keramikos festivaliu organizacinio komiteto nare, o nuo 1992 Šiaures Velso keramiku asociacijos komiteto nare.
Dailininkes darbu yra isigije muziejai, meno galerijos ir privatus kolekcininkai Cekijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, JAV, Islandijoje, Latvijoje, Lenkijoje, Velse, Vengrijoje. Be keramikos dar dirba kaip laisvai samdoma scenografe ir yra bendradarbiavusi su visa eile teatru Velse.
Born in 1946 she graduated from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1988, where she studied ceramics and theatre design. Since 1988 Meri has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, the UK, and Wales. She has been a member of the International Ceramics Festival Organizing Committee since 1991 and the North Wales Potters Association Committee member since 1992.
Artist's works have been acquired by the museums, galleries and private collectors in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, the UK, the USA, and Wales.
In addition to ceramics she also works as a freelance stage designer and has co-operated with many theatre companies throughout Wales.
Address: Caecarrog, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8SE, Wales, UK Tel/fax: 44 01654 703247 E-mail: meri@carrog.co.uk Website: http://www.carrog.co.uk/
Please contact the Civic Gallery for copies of the Symposium exhibition catelogue, conference documents and application details.
Applications invited
Artists are invited to apply for participation in the annual symposium. The symposium concludes with the installation of each participant's outdoor sculpture and exhibition in the Civic Gallery of the work produced during the symposium. Ten participants are selected from the applications received.
All participants must pay for their own travel expenses to and from the symposium, have health insurance; and bring any medication required.
However, participants are housed and provided full board free of charge
The Glass Factory Panevezio Stiklas provides the ceramic facility and materials. The clay is a mixture of raw crushed clay and a coarse vitreous grog of the same clay. The kiln is a natural gas downdraft with interior dimensions of height: 1.8 m and floor space: 3x4 m. No shelving is available for firings. Firings are between cone 10 and 13 (1300 0 C to 1380 0 C). Firings take one week. A potters wheel is available for limited use. Metal oxides (cobalt, red iron, black copper, chrome, titanium, zinc, manganese and nickel) and some local materials (dolomite, chalk, limestone) will be available. Participants are advised to bring their own necessary favourite tools and materials (compatible to the firing temperature) as they may not be available at the factory.
There will be a conference (open to the public) at the conclusion of the symposium. Each symposium artist participates in the conference by presenting a paper / slide lecture / demonstration. There will also be a number of meetings (limited to symposium participants and friends) of an informal nature for the exchange of information and ideas.
The symposium concludes with the installation of each participants outdoor sculpture and an exhibition in the Civic Gallery of the work produced during the symposium. The outdoor sculpture remains in the City Square and the organizers select two smaller works by each participant; these are donated as his/her contribution to the ceramics collection at the Civic Gallery and the factory. All other works created are the property of the artist.
The Civic Gallery has also started a library and welcomes any donations of printed material which reflects the art trends in the country of the participant: books, catalogues, videos (PAL format), magazines, etc.
Interested artists should contact:
Jolanta Lebednykienė,
Director
Panevezys Civic Art Gallery
Respublikos 3
LT-5319 Panevezys
LITHUANIA
Ph., fax.+370 45 584802
E-mail galerija@arspanevezys.lt
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following journals include articles by past participants, or reviews of the symposium exhibitions.
AUSTRALIA
Daly G., Moore M. Lithuanian Ceramic Symposium // Ceramics Technical. - 1998, Nr. 6, p. 44-53, illustr.
Hay, G. (2002) Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium 2002, Pottery in Australia, (41), 3, 2002, 53-55
Hay, G., 14th Panevezys international ceramics symposium, Lithuania, Artist's Chronicle, Western Australia, 86, 2002, 19-20
VisGirda R. Eugenijus Cibinskas an Engaging Complexity // Ceramics Art and Perception. - 1997, Nr. 30, p. 76-77, illustr.
FRANCE
Bajard D. Symposium de céramique en Lithuanie // La revue de la céramique et du verre. - 1998 (January,February), p. 53, illustr.
Le Rétif E. De Ploudalmezeau a Panevežys //Arrimage. Les arts plastiques a Brest. -1999, Nr. 22 (June-July-August), p. 4
GERMANY
Hahn R. Kultur austausch. Ein Keramiksymposion in Panevežys. Litauen, Herbst 1996 // Keramik Magazin. - 1997, Nr. 4 (July, August), p. 61-62, illustr.
GREECE
Panevezys International Ceramic Symposium 10th Anniversary 1989-1998 // Kerameiki Techni (International Ceramic Art Review). - 1998, April, p. 1, illustr.
Lebednykiene J. The Panevezys Contemporary Ceramics Collection // Kerameiki Techni (International Ceramic Art Review). - 1998, August, p.30-32, illustr.
IRELAND
Moore M. Lithuanian Ceramic Symposium // Art Bulletin (Journal of the Representative body for Professional Artists in Ireland). - 1997, Nr. 77 (October, November), p. 37-38, illustr.
ITALY
Patroni D.V. Ricordi di uno scultore salernitano in Lituania. Nella Terra dell'Ambra // Nuovo Sud. - 1997, May 15-31, p. 3,6
JAPAN
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1998, Nr. 547, p. 37-40, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 525, p. 28-29, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 526, p. 48-51, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 527, p. 31-34, illustr.
POLAND
Zamorski j. Miædzynarodowy Plener Ceramiczny w Paniewiezy // Informator. Pismo Okrægu Wrocùawskiego Zwiàzku Polskich artystów plastyków.-1999, Nr.1 (17), p.29-30
SPAIN
Lithuania // Revista International Ceramica. - 1996, p. 43-44, illustr.
Soler L. VIII Simposi Internacional de Ceramica Panevezys 96 // Publicatio revista de l'associacio de ceramistes de Catalunya. - 1997, Nr. 11, p. 17-18, illustr.
SWITZERLAND
Meyer B. Impressionen vom Internationalen Keramiksymposium Panevezys, Litauen, 30, Juni-6. August 1994 // Bulletin (ASK Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizer Keramiker). - 1994, Nr. 106, November, p. 28-33, illustr.
Figini L. Ferne Heidelbeeren... Die Zeit einer kurzen Begegnung // Bulletin (ASK Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizer Keramiker). - 1995, Nr.107, February, p. 23-24
TAIWAN
Kuo Yih-Wen. Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium //Ceramic Art. - 1996, Nr. 10, p. 95-99, illustr.
Xwang Jeng-daw. Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium //Ceramic Art. - 2001, Nr. 33, p. 44-47, illustr.
USA
Stasas H. Panevežio keramikos simpoziumas suartina pasaulio dailininkus // Dirva. - 1997, October 14, p. 9-10, illustr.
Stasas H. Panevežio keramikos simpoziumas suartina pasaulio dailininkus // Dirva. - 1997, October 21, p. 9-10, illustr.
In 1989 foreign artists were invited for the first time and the event was labeled a symposium. In 1990 the Panevežys Civic Art Gallery undertoook responsibility for the planning and organization of the symposiums in co-operation with the Glass factory (later AB "Panevežio Stiklas"). The symposiums have become an annual international event whose reputation keeps growing. The fourteenth past symposiums have hosted 124 artists from 30 countries:Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Hungary, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,Turkey, United Kingdom, and the USA. The program of the symposium also includes a conference on ceramics with invited art writers and critics. The symposium concludes with an exhibiton, at the Gallery, of the work produced; the organizers select three pieces of each artist to be donated to the AB "Panevežio Stiklas" and to the Civic Art Gallery as a contribution to its collection.
On the recommendation of art critics, the selection committee strives to invite original and unique artists from all over the world. Because it is possible to execute pieces that would be difficult in a conventional studio, the number of applicants usually exceeds the number that can be accommodated. New ideas and advice provided by ceramists Rimas VisGirda (USA) and Peteris Martinsons (Latvia) to name a few have helped the growth and reputation of the symposium. The Gallery has also accrued considerable information in it's library about ceramic art in diverse parts of the world.
This year the 14th Panevežys International Ceramic Symposium was devoted to coming 500th anniversary of the City of Panevežys. The invited artists were offered to create not only pieces for interior but outdoor sculpture as well. Eleven artists took part in this Symposium: Nerute Ciukšiene (Lithuania), Graham Hay (New Zeland / Australia), Audrius Janušonis (Lithuania), Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lithuania), Ludmila Kovarikova (Czech Republic), Jovita Laurušaite (Lithuania), Steve Mattison (Wales / United Kingdom), Iva Ouhrabkova (Czech Republic), Anders Ruhwald (Denmark), Aldona Šalteniene (Lithuania), Meri Wells (Wales / United Kingdom). The outdoor sculpture created by the artists will decorate the City of Panevežys in 2003 - the jubilee year.
The symposium organizers have a vision for the development of an international ceramic center that would operate year round. The vision includes the construction of a separate building to exhibit and house the ceramic collection generated by the symposiums and collected by the Gallery.
Jolanta Lebednykiene
Organizer of symposiums,
Director of the Art Gallery
August 2002
Panevežio dailes galerijoje saugoma per 450 šamotines keramikos kuriniu, kurie buvo sukurti kasmet mieste vykstanciu Tarptautiniu keramikos simpoziumu metu. Savita, vienintele Lietuvoje tokio pobudžio kolekcija atspindi ne tik lokalias ir laikinas šiuolaikinio keramikos meno tendencijas, bet ir bendrus jo ypatumus, idejas, vaizdiniu specifika bei formu raidos desningumus.
1983 m. Panevežio stiklo fabrike pradeta rengti lietuviu keramiku seminarus. Vienas ju iniciatoriu buvo dailininkas Alvydas Pakarklis, kurybiškai ivertines unikalias cia esancias šamotines keramikos galimybes. Palaikomas fabriko vadovu, ypac direktoriaus S.Stoškaus, dailininkas emesi technologiniu eksperimentu. Krosnies retos savybes - itin aukšta jos degimo temperatura (1380 o C), didumas (h-1,8 m, plotas - 12 m2, turis - 20 m3) - sudare salygas kurti stambias lauko keramikos kompozicijas. Nuo to laiko kiekvienu metu liepos menesi grupei dailininku leidžiama naudotis Stiklo fabriko technologine iranga, medžiagomis. Nuo 1998 metu rudens šia tradicija tesia ir naujieji AB "Panevežio stiklas" šeimininkai Lenkijos bendrove huta szkla "Warta" SA.
1989 m. padirbeti fabrike pirma karta buvo pakviesti ir kitu šaliu menininkai, o 1990 m. rengini organizuoti emesi miesto Dailes galerija, bendradarbiaudama su Stiklo fabriku (veliau AB "Panevežio stiklas"). Keramikos simpoziumai Panevežyje tapo tradiciniu tarptautiniu renginiu, ir jo prestižas vis auga. Keturiolikoje simpoziumu dalyvavo 124 dailininkai iš 30 valstybiu: Australijos, Austrijos, Airijos, Danijos, Didžiosios Britanijos, Cekijos, Estijos, Graikijos, Ispanijos, Italijos, Japonijos, JAV, Kanados, Korejos, Latvijos, Lenkijos, Lietuvos, Meksikos, Naujosios Zelandijos, Norvegijos, Olandijos, Prancuzijos, Rusijos, Suomijos, Švedijos, Šveicarijos, Taivanio, Turkijos, Vengrijos, Vokietijos. I simpoziumu teorines konferencijas, kuriose pranešimus skaito ir dalyviai, ir pakviesti dailetyrininkai, keramika besidomintys atvyksta iš ivairiu Lietuvos miestu, kaip ir i uždarymo paroda Dailes galerijoje, kai galima pamatyti visus per simpoziuma sukurtus darbus. Organizatoriai pasirenka po tris kiekvieno dailininko kurinius, kuriuos menininkai dovanoja AB "Panevežio stiklas" ir Dailes galerijos keramikos kolekcijai. Norinciu dalyvauti simpoziumuose buna daug, kadangi savo dirbtuvese tokiu salygu menininkai neturi, tad kaupiant informacija apie ivairiu šaliu keramikos mena, atsižvelgiant i dailininku, dailes teoretiku rekomendacijas, stengiamasi kviesti savitus, idomius kurejus. Idejomis, savo patirtimi simpoziumus labai praturtino dailininkai Rimas VisGirda iš JAV ir Peteris Martinsonas iš Latvijos. Galerija savo bibliotekoje taip pat yra sukaupusi nemažai medžiagos apie ivairiu pasaulio šaliu keramikos mena.
Šiu metu XIV Panevežio tarptautinis keramikos simpoziumas skirtas artejanciam Panevežio miesto 500 m. jubiliejui. Pakviestiems menininkams buvo pasiulyta kurti kurinius ne tik vidaus, bet ir lauko erdvems. Simpoziume dalyvauja 11 dailininku: Nerute Ciukšiene (Lietuva), Graham Hay (Naujoji Zelandija / Australija), Audrius Janušonis (Lietuva), Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva), Ludmila Kovarikova (Cekija), Jovita Laurušaite (Lietuva), Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste), Iva Ouhrabkova (Cekija), Anders Ruhwald (Danija), Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva), Meri Wells (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste). Menininku sukurti lauko skulpturines keramikos kuriniai papuoš Panevežio miesta jubiliejiniais 2003 metais.
Rengiantys šiuos keramiku samburius viliasi ir siekia, kad iš ju susiformuotu aktyvus tarptautinis keramikos centras, ir jame sukaupta keramikos kolekcija butu eksponuojama specialioje galerijoje.
Jolanta Lebednykiene
Simpoziumu organizatore,
Dailes galerijos direktore
Participating Artists in 2002
Nerute Ciuksiene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1953 metais. 1979 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 - Vilniaus dailes akademija). Nuo tu paciu metu dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Cekijoje, Danijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Ispanijoje, Norvegijoje, Švedijoje, Vokietijoje, taip pat surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1990 Lietuvos dailininku sajungos nare. 1999 buvo apdovanota Pasvalio krašto kulturos premija. Dirba Pasvalio vaiku muzikos mokyklos dailes skyriuje keramikos mokytoja.
Born in 1953, Nerute graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) in 1979, and since then has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, the USA. She has also arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Union since 1990. In 1999 she was awarded the Pasvalys Area Endowment. Nerute works as a ceramic teacher at the Art Department of the Pasvalys Children's Music School.
Address : Balsiu 9, LT-5250 Pasvalys, Lithuania Tel. 370 686 28975
Graham Hay (Naujoji Zelandija / Australija // New Zealand / Australia)
Gime 1959 metais Naujojoje Zelandijoje. 1982 persikele gyventi i Australija. 1994 baige Edith Cowan universiteta, specializavosi keramikoje (vaizduojamuju menu bakalauro laipsnis). 1995 baige Curtin universiteta (menu bakalauro laipsnis su pagyrimu). Nuo 1983 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Australijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Japonijoje, Olandijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1993 daugiausia dirba su popieriaus moliu. Yra parenges straipsniu ir recenziju apie keramika bei popieriaus molio keramika.
Jis yra vienas iš Terminio šoko keramiku grupes ir Robertsono parko menininku studijos steigeju, taip pat Australijos amatu sajungos akredituotas narys, Australijos keramiku draugijos kviestinis narys, Nacionalines vaizduojamuju menu asociacijos, bei Vakatu Australijos amatu tarybos narys. Pelnes apdovanojimu: Wanneroo miesto apdovanojimas skulpturos srityje, 2001 ir Vakaru Australijos Vyriausybes stipendijos (1998, 2000, 2001). Dailininko darbu yra isigije meno galerijos bei privatus kolekcininkai iš Australijos, JAV, Vokietijos. Dirba savo studijoje Robertson Park, Perto miesto centre, Vakaru Australijoje.
Born in 1959 in New Zealand. Moved to Australia in 1982. In 1994 he graduated from Edith Cowan University where he specialized in ceramics (Bachelor of Arts, visual arts). In 1995 he graduated from Curtin University (Bachelor of Arts, First Class Honors). Since 1983 he has participated in numerous exhibitions and symposiums in Australia, Holland, Japan and the United Kingdom. He has arranged several solo exhibitions. Since 1993 the artist mainly works with paperclay. Graham has published a number of articles and reviews on paperclay and ceramic art.
He is a founding member of the Thermal Shock ceramic group, and the Robertson Park Artists Studio, accredited member of Craft Australia, invited member of the Potters Society of Australia, holds membership in the National Association of Visual Arts, and the Craft Council of Western Australia. Graham was awarded the Sculptural Award, City of Wanneroo (2001), and grants from the Western Australia Government (1998, 2000, 2001). The artist's works have been purchased by arts galleries and private collectors in Australia, Germany, the USA. Currently he works at his studio in Robertson Park, in innercity Perth, Western Australia.
Address / phone and E-mail at website http://www.grahamhay.com.au/
Audrius Janusonis (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1968 metais. 1994 baige Vilniaus Dailes akademija, studijavo keramika. Nuo 1993 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Belgijoje, Estijoje, Latvijoje ir Lietuvoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Lietuvos dailininku sajungos narys nuo 1997. Desto skulptura Alytaus dailes mokykloje.
Born in 1968, he graduated from the Vilnius Art Academy in 1994, where he studied ceramic art. The artist has participated in a number of exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania since 1993. He has arranged several solo exhibitions. Since 1997 he has been a member of the Lithuanian Artists' Union. Currently he teaches sculpture at the Alytus Art School.
Address: Naujoji 28-16, LT- 4580 Alytus, Lithuania Tel. 370 315 32826, Fax. 370 315 25954 E-mail:a-sonis@centras.lt
Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1974 metais. 1999 baige Vilniaus dailes akademijos Kauno dailes instituta, studijavo keramika (magistro laipsnis). Nuo 2000 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Lietuvoje. Dirba vaiku keramikos studijos vadove Panevežio Užmokyklines veiklos centre.
Born in 1974, she graduated from the Vilnius Art Academy Kaunas Institute of Arts in 1999, where she studied ceramics (Master's Degree). Since 2000 the artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Lithuania. She works for the Panevežys Out-of -Class Activity Centre as a tutor of ceramics studio.
Address: Dariaus ir Gireno 22-4, LT- 5300 Panevežys Tel. 370 45 526070, 370 682 88613
Lubmila Kovarikova (Cekija / Czech Republic)
Gime 1953 metais. 1968-1972 studijavo keramika Uherske Hradišti meno mokykloje pas profesoriu S. Mikulaštik. Nuo 1988 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Cekijoje, Jungtiniuose Arabu Emyratuose,Lenkijoje, Slovakijoje, Švedijoje, Vengrijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1999 Keramiku asociacijos Prahoje nare, nuo 1993 Asociacijos "Q" Brno mieste nare. Dailininkes darbu yra isigije muziejai, meno galerijos, privatus asmenys Cekijoje, Lenkijoje, Slovakijoje. Dirba savo studijoje ir desto keramika ivairiose mokyklose kaip kviestine destytoja.
Born in 1953, she studied ceramics at the Art School in Uherske Hradišti from 1968 to 1972 under professor S. Mikulaštik. Since 1988 she has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates. The artist has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She has been a member of the Ceramics Association in Prague since1992 and a member of the Association "Q" in Brno since 1993. The artist's works were purchased by the museums, arts galleries and private collectors in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Currently works at her studio and as a part-time lecturer in ceramics at various schools.
Address: Zelnice 1034, 69602 Ratiškovice, Czech Republic Tel. 420 518 367451 E-mail : likova@seznam.cz
Jovita Laurusaite (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1956 metais. 1979 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 -Vilniaus dailes akademija), studijavo keramika. Nuo 1986 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Estijoje, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Suomijoje, Švedijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1982 Jovita yra LTSR (nuo 1989 Lietuvos) dailininku sajungos nare. Menininkes kuriniu yra isigijes Lietuvos dailes muziejus, privatus kolekcininkai. Dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1956, she graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) in 1979 where she studied ceramic art. Since 1986 the artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. She has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. Jovita is a member of Lithuanian Artists' Union since 1982. The artist's works have been purchased by the Lithuanian Art Museum and private collectors. She works at her studio.
Address: Poškos 46-1, LT-2004 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. 370 5 751650 E-mail: jovitala@mail.lt
Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
Gime 1954 metais. 1984-1986 studijavo keramika bei menini stikla ir grafika NEWI menu koledže Wrexham, Clwyd (technologijos bakalauro laipsnis su pagyrimu). Nuo 1985 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Cekijoje, Danijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Japonijoje, JAV,Latvijoje, Škotijoje, Velse, Vengrijoje. Nuo 1984 Šiaures Velso keramiku asociacijos narys, nuo 1999 - šios asociacijos pirmininkas. Nuo 1991 Velso Tarptautiniu keramikos festivaliu koordinatorius. 1987-1993 deste Velso universitete. Nuo 1994 desto keramika Mancesterio miesto koledže, ir, kaip vizituojantis destytojas, nuo 2002 metu desto Gordola keramikos mokykloje Šveicarijoje.Steve buvo apdovanotas stipendija vykti ir dirbti Tarptautineje keramikos studijoje Vengrijoje (1992), o 2001metais Velso meno taryba suteike parama kelionems i Transilvanija ir Rumunija.
Dailininko darbu yra isigije meno galerijos, muziejai bei privatus kolekcininkai Australijoje, Jungtineje Karalysteje, JAV, Naujojoje Zelandijoje, Prancuzijoje, Velse, Vokietijoje. Meininkas dirba savo studijoje, taip pat kuria dekoracijas teatrui, dirba interneto ir multimedia meno srityje.
Born in 1954. From 1984 to 1986 he studied ceramics with related studies in glass and printmaking at NEWI College of Arts, Wrexham, Clwyd (B/TEC HND). Since 1985 he has participated in numerous exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Scotland, the UK, the USA, and Wales.
He is a member of North Wales Potters Association since 1984, from 1999 to present - a Chairperson of this association. Steve has been co-ordinator of the International Ceramics Festival in Wales since 1991. He taught at the University of Wales 1987 to 1993. Since 1994 he has been a part time lecturer in ceramics at the Manchester City College, and a visiting lecturer in Topferschule Gordola, Switzerland since 2002. Steve was awarded scholarship to attend the International Ceramics Studio in Hungary (1992), and in 2001 the Arts Council of Wales awarded a travel bursary to Transylvania and Romania.
The artist's works have been purchased by art galleries, museums and private collectors in Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, and Wales. The artist works at his studio, he also designs for theatre, works with internet and multimedia.
Address: Caecarrog, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8SE, Wales, UK Tel/fax: 44 01654 703247 E-mail and Website: http://www.carrog.co.uk/
Iva Ouhrabkova (Cekija / Czech Republic)
Gime 1957 metais. 1982 baige Aukštesniaja inžinierijos mokykla, studijavo stiklo ir keramikos technologija, 1995 baige Muzikos ir meno akademija, studijavo teatro dizaina (prof. P. Kalfus). Nuo 1989 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Australijoje, Cekijoje, Italijoje, Lenkijoje, Olandijoje, Šveicarijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Kuria scenografija ir kostiumus teatro spektakliams, taip pat interjero dizaina. Nuo 1995 Cekijos dailininku sajungos nare, nuo 1998 - Keramiku asociacijos Prahoje nare. Dirba savo studijoje, rengia performansus, demonstruoja savo kurybos technika bei tesia studijas Muzikos ir meno akademijos Kurybos ir psichosomatiniu disciplinu fakultete pas prof. I. Vyskocil.
Born in 1957, she graduated from the Engineering High School where studied glass and ceramic engineering in 1982, later, in 1995, she graduated from the Music and Art Academy where she studied theatre design under prof. P.Kalfus. Since 1989 she has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Australia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland. The artist has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. She creates scenography and costumes for theatre, also works as interior designer. She has been a member of the Czech Republic Artists' Union since 1995 and a member of the Ceramics Association in Prague since 1998. Currently she works at her studio, organizes demonstrations and performances, also Iva continues her studies at the Music and Art Academy/Department of Authorship and Psychosomatic Disciplines under prof. I. Vyskocil.
Address: Pekarkova 305, Liberec 46001, Czech Republic Tel. 420 606 287 969, 420 48 271 16 97 E-mail and Website: http://www.ivaouhrabkova.cz/
Anders Ruhwald (Danija / Denmark)
Gime 1974 metais. 1995-1996 studijavo keramika Center universitete, Rochester, JAV. 2000 baige Stiklo ir keramikos mokykla Bornholme, Danijoje, kur igijo meno bakalauro laipsni (B.F.A.). Nuo 2000 dalyvauja parodose, bienalese, trienalese, simpoziumuose Danijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Islandijoje, Lenkijoje, Pietu Afrikos Respublikoje, Vokietijoje. Anders yra laimejes eile stipendiju kurybai: NOJ Fondo, 1999; C.W. Obel Fondo, 1998, 2000; Šiaures šaliu kulturos fondo stipendija ir Sleipnir fondo parama kelionei, 2002). Dailininko darbu yra Tarptautinio keramikos centro Skaelskoer (Danija) ir Pietu Afrikos keramiku asociacijos kolekcijose. Menininkas dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1974, he studied ceramics at the University Center Rochester, USA.from 1995 to 1996. In 2000 he graduated from the Glass and Ceramics school in Bornholm, Denmark (B.F.A.).
Since 2000 he has participated in numerous exhibitions, biennial, triennial and symposiums in Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Iceland, Poland, the Republic of South Africa, and the USA.
He won grants from the NOJ - Foundation (1999), the C.W. Obel Foundation (1998 , 2000), the Nordic Cultural Foundation (2002), and the Sleipnir Travel Grant (2002). Anders' works are kept in the collections of the International Ceramics Center in Skaelskoer (Denmark) and the South African Potters Association. Anders is a studio artist.
Address: Steenwinkelsvej 3a, 4th, 1996 Frederiksberg C, Denmark Tel. 45 35 35 71 99, 45 20 64 19 64 E-mail: aruhwald@tiscali.dk
Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
Gime 1943 metais. 1971 baige Lietuvos Valstybini dailes instituta (nuo 1989 - Vilniaus dailes akademija), studijavo keramika. Nuo 1973 dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Austrijoje, Estijoje, JAV, Italijoje, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje, Suomijoje, Švedijoje, Vengrijoje, Vokietijoje, surenge personaliniu parodu. Nuo 1971 LTSR (nuo 1989 Lietuvos) dailininku sajungos nare. Pelniusi daug apdovanojimu: Didysis prizas Baltijos šaliu taikomosios dailes trienaleje Taline, 1985; LDS premija Baltijos šaliu taikomosios dailes trienaleje Taline, 1988; Lietuvos Kulturos ministerijos premijos Respublikineje taikomosios dailes parodoje Vilniuje, 1988 ir Tarptautiniame simpoziume "Vejas"(instaliacijos) Nidoje, 1991; Nacionaline Kulturos ir meno premija, 1998. Nuo 1989 desto Vilniaus dailes akademijoje, Keramikos katedroje (docente, 1994), taip pat dirba savo studijoje.
Born in 1943. In 1971 she graduated from the Lithuanian State Institute of Art (Vilnius Fine Arts Academy since 1989) where she studied ceramic art. The artist has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in Austria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and the USA since 1973. She has arranged a number of solo exhibitions. Since 1971 she has been a member of the Lithuanian Artist's Union. The artist has won numerous prestigeous awards such as the Grand Prix of the Baltic States Applied Arts Triennial in Tallinn (1985), the Lithuanian Artists' Union prize at the Baltic States Applied Arts Triennial in Tallinn (1988), Prizes of the Ministry of culture of Lithuania at the National Applied Arts Exhibition in Vilnius (1988) and at the International Symposium "Vejas" ("Wind") (installations) in Nida (1991), and the National Prize in Culture and Art (1998).
Aldona has worked at the Ceramics Chair of the Vilnius Art Academy since 1989 (Assoc.Prof.since 1994), she also works at her studio.
Address: Tilto 19-7, LT-2000 Vilnius, Lithuania Tel. 370 5 624631, 370 5 611124
Meri Wells (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
Gime 1946 metais. 1988 baige Velso universiteto koledža Aberystwyth'e, kur studijavo keramika ir scenografija. Nuo 1988 metu dalyvauja parodose ir simpoziumuose Bulgarijoje, Cekijoje, Danijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, Islandijoje, Latvijoje, Lenkijoje, Velse. Nuo 1991 ji yra Velso Tarptautiniu keramikos festivaliu organizacinio komiteto nare, o nuo 1992 Šiaures Velso keramiku asociacijos komiteto nare.
Dailininkes darbu yra isigije muziejai, meno galerijos ir privatus kolekcininkai Cekijoje, Didžiojoje Britanijoje, JAV, Islandijoje, Latvijoje, Lenkijoje, Velse, Vengrijoje. Be keramikos dar dirba kaip laisvai samdoma scenografe ir yra bendradarbiavusi su visa eile teatru Velse.
Born in 1946 she graduated from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1988, where she studied ceramics and theatre design. Since 1988 Meri has participated in exhibitions and symposiums in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Poland, the UK, and Wales. She has been a member of the International Ceramics Festival Organizing Committee since 1991 and the North Wales Potters Association Committee member since 1992.
Artist's works have been acquired by the museums, galleries and private collectors in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, the UK, the USA, and Wales.
In addition to ceramics she also works as a freelance stage designer and has co-operated with many theatre companies throughout Wales.
Address: Caecarrog, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8SE, Wales, UK Tel/fax: 44 01654 703247 E-mail: meri@carrog.co.uk Website: http://www.carrog.co.uk/
Please contact the Civic Gallery for copies of the Symposium exhibition catelogue, conference documents and application details.
Applications invited
Artists are invited to apply for participation in the annual symposium. The symposium concludes with the installation of each participant's outdoor sculpture and exhibition in the Civic Gallery of the work produced during the symposium. Ten participants are selected from the applications received.
All participants must pay for their own travel expenses to and from the symposium, have health insurance; and bring any medication required.
However, participants are housed and provided full board free of charge
The Glass Factory Panevezio Stiklas provides the ceramic facility and materials. The clay is a mixture of raw crushed clay and a coarse vitreous grog of the same clay. The kiln is a natural gas downdraft with interior dimensions of height: 1.8 m and floor space: 3x4 m. No shelving is available for firings. Firings are between cone 10 and 13 (1300 0 C to 1380 0 C). Firings take one week. A potters wheel is available for limited use. Metal oxides (cobalt, red iron, black copper, chrome, titanium, zinc, manganese and nickel) and some local materials (dolomite, chalk, limestone) will be available. Participants are advised to bring their own necessary favourite tools and materials (compatible to the firing temperature) as they may not be available at the factory.
There will be a conference (open to the public) at the conclusion of the symposium. Each symposium artist participates in the conference by presenting a paper / slide lecture / demonstration. There will also be a number of meetings (limited to symposium participants and friends) of an informal nature for the exchange of information and ideas.
The symposium concludes with the installation of each participants outdoor sculpture and an exhibition in the Civic Gallery of the work produced during the symposium. The outdoor sculpture remains in the City Square and the organizers select two smaller works by each participant; these are donated as his/her contribution to the ceramics collection at the Civic Gallery and the factory. All other works created are the property of the artist.
The Civic Gallery has also started a library and welcomes any donations of printed material which reflects the art trends in the country of the participant: books, catalogues, videos (PAL format), magazines, etc.
Interested artists should contact:
Jolanta Lebednykienė,
Director
Panevezys Civic Art Gallery
Respublikos 3
LT-5319 Panevezys
LITHUANIA
Ph., fax.+370 45 584802
E-mail galerija@arspanevezys.lt
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following journals include articles by past participants, or reviews of the symposium exhibitions.
AUSTRALIA
Daly G., Moore M. Lithuanian Ceramic Symposium // Ceramics Technical. - 1998, Nr. 6, p. 44-53, illustr.
Hay, G. (2002) Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium 2002, Pottery in Australia, (41), 3, 2002, 53-55
Hay, G., 14th Panevezys international ceramics symposium, Lithuania, Artist's Chronicle, Western Australia, 86, 2002, 19-20
VisGirda R. Eugenijus Cibinskas an Engaging Complexity // Ceramics Art and Perception. - 1997, Nr. 30, p. 76-77, illustr.
FRANCE
Bajard D. Symposium de céramique en Lithuanie // La revue de la céramique et du verre. - 1998 (January,February), p. 53, illustr.
Le Rétif E. De Ploudalmezeau a Panevežys //Arrimage. Les arts plastiques a Brest. -1999, Nr. 22 (June-July-August), p. 4
GERMANY
Hahn R. Kultur austausch. Ein Keramiksymposion in Panevežys. Litauen, Herbst 1996 // Keramik Magazin. - 1997, Nr. 4 (July, August), p. 61-62, illustr.
GREECE
Panevezys International Ceramic Symposium 10th Anniversary 1989-1998 // Kerameiki Techni (International Ceramic Art Review). - 1998, April, p. 1, illustr.
Lebednykiene J. The Panevezys Contemporary Ceramics Collection // Kerameiki Techni (International Ceramic Art Review). - 1998, August, p.30-32, illustr.
IRELAND
Moore M. Lithuanian Ceramic Symposium // Art Bulletin (Journal of the Representative body for Professional Artists in Ireland). - 1997, Nr. 77 (October, November), p. 37-38, illustr.
ITALY
Patroni D.V. Ricordi di uno scultore salernitano in Lituania. Nella Terra dell'Ambra // Nuovo Sud. - 1997, May 15-31, p. 3,6
JAPAN
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1998, Nr. 547, p. 37-40, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 525, p. 28-29, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 526, p. 48-51, illustr.
Hatori M. // Tosetsu (A Monthly Journal Published by The Japan Ceramic Society). - 1996, Nr. 527, p. 31-34, illustr.
POLAND
Zamorski j. Miædzynarodowy Plener Ceramiczny w Paniewiezy // Informator. Pismo Okrægu Wrocùawskiego Zwiàzku Polskich artystów plastyków.-1999, Nr.1 (17), p.29-30
SPAIN
Lithuania // Revista International Ceramica. - 1996, p. 43-44, illustr.
Soler L. VIII Simposi Internacional de Ceramica Panevezys 96 // Publicatio revista de l'associacio de ceramistes de Catalunya. - 1997, Nr. 11, p. 17-18, illustr.
SWITZERLAND
Meyer B. Impressionen vom Internationalen Keramiksymposium Panevezys, Litauen, 30, Juni-6. August 1994 // Bulletin (ASK Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizer Keramiker). - 1994, Nr. 106, November, p. 28-33, illustr.
Figini L. Ferne Heidelbeeren... Die Zeit einer kurzen Begegnung // Bulletin (ASK Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schweizer Keramiker). - 1995, Nr.107, February, p. 23-24
TAIWAN
Kuo Yih-Wen. Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium //Ceramic Art. - 1996, Nr. 10, p. 95-99, illustr.
Xwang Jeng-daw. Panevezys International Ceramics Symposium //Ceramic Art. - 2001, Nr. 33, p. 44-47, illustr.
USA
Stasas H. Panevežio keramikos simpoziumas suartina pasaulio dailininkus // Dirva. - 1997, October 14, p. 9-10, illustr.
Stasas H. Panevežio keramikos simpoziumas suartina pasaulio dailininkus // Dirva. - 1997, October 21, p. 9-10, illustr.