Shu-Chen Cheng

Artist Statement:

Shu-Chen is a full time ceramic artist. Originally from Taiwan and primarily self-taught, she lives and works from her home and studio in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada. Her award winning Raku vessels have been collected
by collecters in Canada and abroad.

"To find one's true talent is one of the most import and difficult things in life.
Working with clay comes very natural to me. It is my intention to pursue
excellence through my art."

Description of Work:

I am a full-time ceramic artist. I create and design my contemporary Raku vessels wheel-thrown then the form altered. I also hand-build from slab to create shapes.
I built my own Raku kiln and fire all my own work.

Education:

Primarily self-taught; studied at Mohawk College Ceramic Courses and
attending numerous workshops.

Awards & Exhibitions:

2000 The Biennial Exhibition of Hamilton Potter's Guild and Region,
Pottery Supply House Donation Award
2002 The Biennial Exhibition of Hamilton Potter's Guild
2002 Celebration in Clay, The Burlington Potter's Guild Juried EXhibiton
2002 Designer Crafts, The Hamilton&Region Arts Coouncil and the Carnegie
Gallery Juried Exhibition
2003 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2003 "The Guild Shop" participated in The Raku Exhibition
2003 Celebration in Clay, The Burlington Potter's Guild Juried Exhibition,
Purchase Prize Award
2003 Arts Burlington Kaleidoscope "Judges Choice Award" for Excellence
in Burlington Potter's Guild
2004 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2004 Toronto Potter's Guild Biennial Exhibition
2004 Arts Burlington Kaleidoscope "Judges Choice Award" for excellence in
Burlington Potter's Guild
2004 Designer Crafts, The Hamilton&Region Arts Council and the Carnegie
Gallery Juried Exhibition
2005 Arts Burlington Kaleidoscope "Judges Choice Award" for excellence in
Burlington Potter's Guild
2005 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2005 "The Guild Shop" participated in the Ceramic Exhibition
2006 "The Guild Shop" participated in the Ceramic Exhibiton
2006 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
2006 Joint Exhibiton with " Connection Fibre Artists in dialogue"
2006 Hamilton Potter's Guild Biennial Exhibiton
2006 Designer Crafts, The Hamilton&Region Arts Council And the Carnegie
Gallery Juried Exhibition
2007 Petroff Gallery, participated in the Teapots Exhibition
2007 Gardiner Ceramic Museum, participated in the Funsion Members'
Exhibition
2007 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Teaching Workshop:

2005 Waterloo Potter's Guild Raku Workshop
2006 Burlington Potter's Guild Raku Workshop
2007 Fusion, Ontario Clay and Glass Association, Raku Workshop
Press Release: 2005 Dec. Hamilton Spectator
2005 Oct. Dundas Star News
2007 Jan. Hamilton Spectator

Collections & Commissions:

Burlington Potter's Guild Permanent Collection
Waterloo Potter's Guild Permanent Collection
Burlington Art Centre Permanent Collection
A. Farber&Partners Inc. Commission
Purchased by Mayor of Burlington Ontario, Cam Jackson and presented to The Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage

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