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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
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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
Participating Artists in 2002
Nerute Ciuksiene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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)
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:[email protected]
Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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 : [email protected]
Jovita Laurusaite (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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: [email protected]
Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
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)
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)
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: [email protected]
Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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: [email protected] 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 provided 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 was a natural gas downdraft with interior dimensions of height: 1.8 m and floor space: 3x4 m. No shelving is available for firings. Firings were between cone 10 and 13 (1300 0 C to 1380 0 C). Firings take one week. Potters wheel were available for limited use. Metal oxides (cobalt, red iron, black copper, chrome, titanium, zinc, manganese and nickel) and some local materials (dolomite, chalk, limestone) were be available. Participants were 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 was 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 was 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 concluded 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 remain in the City Square and the organizers selected two smaller works by each participant; these were 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 also started a library and welcomed 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:
Director
Panevezys Civic Art Gallery
Respublikos 3
LT-5319 Panevezys
LITHUANIA
Ph., fax.+370 45 584802
E-mail [email protected]
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
Participating Artists in 2002
Nerute Ciuksiene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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)
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:[email protected]
Jurate Kirtiklyte (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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 : [email protected]
Jovita Laurusaite (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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: [email protected]
Steve Mattison (Velsas / Jungtine Karalyste // Wales / United Kingdom)
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)
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)
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: [email protected]
Aldona Šalteniene (Lietuva / Lithuania)
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)
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: [email protected] 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 provided 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 was a natural gas downdraft with interior dimensions of height: 1.8 m and floor space: 3x4 m. No shelving is available for firings. Firings were between cone 10 and 13 (1300 0 C to 1380 0 C). Firings take one week. Potters wheel were available for limited use. Metal oxides (cobalt, red iron, black copper, chrome, titanium, zinc, manganese and nickel) and some local materials (dolomite, chalk, limestone) were be available. Participants were 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 was 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 was 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 concluded 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 remain in the City Square and the organizers selected two smaller works by each participant; these were 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 also started a library and welcomed 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:
Director
Panevezys Civic Art Gallery
Respublikos 3
LT-5319 Panevezys
LITHUANIA
Ph., fax.+370 45 584802
E-mail [email protected]
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.