Angus Suttie
Angus Suttie | |
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Born | 26 November 1946 Tealing, Scotland |
Died | 17 June 1993 |
Education | Camberwell School of Art, London |
Known for | Pottery, teaching of art ceramics |
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Angus Suttie (26 November 1946 – 17 June 1993) was a studio potter and teacher of art
Background
Suttie was born on 26 November 1946,
Early works
Suttie shaped his articles principally with rolled slabs of leather-hard
Later works
As part of a developing tradition of abstraction in contemporary ceramics, Angus' works became less rectilinear and more organic in appearance and as time went on, much larger than their domestic counterparts. In addition they became more serious and the protrusions came to resemble rows of thorns or tank tracks.
His later works have been described as reflecting and celebrating his life, personal relationships and his deteriorating health. His work displays a diversity of influences, including contemporary abstract ceramics, modern North American ceramics, and
The most recent show of Suttie's work was "Things of Beauty Growing': British Studio Pottery"[8] the newest exhibit at the Yale Center of British Art. The show brings together almost 150 ceramic works of art from around the world, with the goal of exploring the evolution of the ceramic vessel over the past 100 years.
Literary contributions
Suttie was also a contributor to The Ceramic Review, Revue de la Céramique et du Verre, Studio Pottery etc. and his works are held in some significant 20th century ceramics collections around the world, including the
Death
Angus Suttie died on 17 June 1993, of an HIV related illness.[9]
References
- ^ Rufford Craft Centre Archived May 6, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Aberystwyth Ceramics Touring Archived April 5, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Brainy History
- ^ British Council website Archived February 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- ^ Picture of a Suttie ladle Archived September 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
- ^ "The evolution of British studio pottery explored in new exhibit". 13 September 2017.
- ^ Brainy history