Recollections of the North Collection | Hand-Thrown Ceramic Dish | 1985

A quietly evocative piece from the Recollections of the North collection, this hand-thrown ceramic dish captures a soft, atmospheric landscape in layered blue wash. At its center, a small Arctic figure emerges—subtle, contemplative, and deeply rooted in northern storytelling. Dated 1985, this piece reflects a moment in Canadian studio pottery where narrative and landscape intertwined—an homage to the vastness of the North and the lives shaped by it. From the artist: “The inspiration for this pottery came from my previous career when, as a pilot, I flew over that vast area of Canada known simply as ‘the North.’ As I visited the towns and villages dotted about this huge land and looked upon the landscape, I came to know and respect the people and wild creatures that dwell there. Now I am expressing these memories in my pottery, memories of majestic polar bears, seals, arctic birds and lonely Inuit hunters.” • Hand-thrown ceramic dish • Dated 1985, signed “Canada” on base • Soft blue wash glaze with Inuit-inspired motif • Good preloved condition A grounding piece for a layered table, open shelving, or wall display—where story and texture matter. 🛍️ Thoughtfully sourced for a home that values quiet, collected beauty. Modelled and styled images may be AI-generated for inspiration. Tags: Cabincore, Coastal, Natural, Neutral, Eclectic grandpa, Vintage, Minimalist, Americana, Academia, French girl