Reduction-cooled Teapot

Thrown and handbuil, reduction colled, copper lid & handle
6.5" h
1992

Artist Statement

My work opposes the direction in which I see contemporary art and society moving. Visual objects today tend to be big and bright, screaming out to the viewer "Look at me." However, after grab one's attention, there is very little to hold the viewer's long term interest. My work communicates to the viewer using an intimate whisper rather than a scream. I avoid the use of bright flashy colors; my pallet tends towards muted earth tones. I consciously make my work on a small manageable scale compared to current norms. My forms and colors shift subtly to create pleasing compositions, designed to slowly develop a relationship with a viewer and hold his interest for many years. I wish for the beauty and interest of my work to grow over time, as this is the ultimate test of art.

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WIL SHYNKARUK

37 North  200 East  Apt. 2  
Logan Utah  
USA  84321
Home (801) 753-7101
Office (801) 750-3566

EDUCATION
1990-1991: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Masters of Fine Arts 
Degree.
1989-1991: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Museum Training 
Program.
1988-1990: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Master of Arts Degree in 
Studio Art.
1984-1988: University of Manitoba, Canada; Bachelor of Fine Arts Honors 
Degree

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor. Utah State University, Dept. of Art (Ceramics)  September 1993-
March 1994.
Instructor. Utah State University, Dept. of Art. (Three Dimensional Design)  
Jan. 1992-Dec. 1992.
Teaching Assistant. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.  August 
1990-May 1991.
Assistant Instructor. University of Iowa Ceramics Department.  August 1990-
December 1990.
Children's Ceramics Instructor. University of Manitoba. (Mini-University)  
May-August 1987.
Children's Seminar Instructor.  Manitou Rapids Arts Council.  July 1986.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Registrar. 1995 Clay National Exhibition (National Council on Education in 
the Ceramic Arts).
Ceramics Studio Coordinator. Utah State University.  September 1991-Present.
Technical Assistant. U of Manitoba Ceramic Department.  Sept. 87-Apr. 88, 
and  Sept. 86-Apr. 87.
Ceramics Club President. University of Manitoba.  1987-1986.
Studio Assistant. The Sounding Stone, Inc. (a production pottery).  May-
August 1986.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Feats of Clay VII, May 21 to June 18, 1994  (Purchase Award)
    Lincoln Arts, Lincoln California
Utah State University Art Faculty Show, February 11 to 25, 1994
    Twain Tippet's Gallery, Utah State University. Logan Utah
Fire Works, October 22 to November 20, 1993
    Alliance for the Varied Arts Gallery, Logan Utah
Statewide 93, July 1 to August 27, 1993
    Eccles Community Art Center, Ogden Utah
Fletcher Challenge, June 3 to July 4, 1993
    Auckland Institute and Museum, Auckland New Zealand
The Wheel, the Wall and the Wild, June 4 to June 26, 1993
    Brigham City Museum, Brigham City Utah
4 to 8, May 29 to June 25, 1993
    Alliance for the Varied Arts Gallery, Logan Utah
Vessels, April 30 to June 12, 1993
    The Upper Gallery, Milwaukee Wisconsin
New Ceramics, April 2 to May 22, 1993
    Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Connecticut
Contemporary Folk Art, March 15 to April 17, 1993
    The Upper Gallery, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Year of The Craft, Clay & Fiber Exhibition, Mar. 7 to Apr. 25, 1993.
    Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames Iowa
10 & 10 Exhibition, March 6 to April 1, 1993
    Salt Lake Art Center,  Salt Lake City Utah
Alliance for the Varied Arts, Celebrate the Arts, Feb. 19 to Mar. 13, 1993.
    Bullen Arts Center, Logan Utah
Fifth Annual Teapot Show, January 15 to February 26, 1993
    The Upper Gallery, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Utah State University Art Faculty Show, January 10 to 29, 1993
    Twain Tippet's Gallery, Utah State University. Logan Utah
Contours VI, June 5 to June 25, 1992
    Central Sierra Arts Council, Sonora California
Alliance for the Varied Arts, Celebrate the Arts, April 17 to May 13, 1992.
    Bullen Arts Center, Logan Utah
Big Sky Biennial VII - March 9 to April 3, 1992
    John B. Davis Gallery, Idaho State University.  Pokatello, Idaho
Utah State University Faculty Exhibition - Jan. 6 to Feb. 7, 1992
    Twain Tippet's Gallery. Utah State University.  Logan, Utah.
M.F.A. Exhibition - May 4 to 12, 1991
    University of Iowa Museum of Art.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Domestic Crisis Center Invitational Show and Auction
    Feb. 8 to March 10, 1991. Ginsburg's Jewelers.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Year of the Cicada - Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, 1991
    Eve Drewlowe Gallery.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Crafts 23 - Nov. 18 1990 to Jan. 1, 1991
    Charles H. MacNider Museum.  Mason City, Iowa.
Design Quest, National Handmade Teapot Competition
    Nov. 10 to Dec. 1 1990, Design Quest Home Design Center.  Grand 
    Rapids, MI.
Clay: Form and Function - Oct. 22 to 26, 1990
    Eve Drewlowe Gallery.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Salon XII - March to April 1990
    Brunnier Museum.  Ames, Iowa.
Invitational Teapot/Teabowl Exhibition - June 1990
    Iowa Artisan's Gallery.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Graduate Ceramics Exhibition - Apr. 3 to Apr. 7, 1989
    Eve Drewlowe Gallery.  Iowa City, Iowa.
University of Iowa Student Art Exhibition - Mar. 29 to Apr. 7, 1989.
    Old Brick.  Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Salon XI-Feb. 27 - Apr. 16, 1989
    Bunnier Museum.  Ames, Iowa.
Iowa Craft 21 - Nov. 20, 1988 to Jan. 8, 1989
    Charles H. MacNider Museum.  Mason City, Iowa.
Thesis Exhibition - May 12 to 31, 1988
    Craft Space Gallery.  Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Handmade - 1987 to 1988  (Manitoba Crafts Council Traveling Exhibition)
    Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Brandon, Manitoba.  Regina, Saskatchewan.
    Calgary, Alberta.  Halifax, Nova Scotia.

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS
Purchase Award, Feats of Clay VII-1994. Lincoln Arts, Lincoln California.
Glen C. Nelson Scholarship-1990. University of Iowa.
Manitoba Arts Council Education Grant-1989. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Manitoba Arts Council Education Grant-1988. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Manitoba Crafts Guild Scholarship-1987. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Youth Canada Award for Excellence in Ceramic Design-1984.
  Toronto, Ontario.

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Auckland Institute and Museum Applied Arts Collection Auckland, New 
Zealand
University of Iowa Museum of Art  Iowa City, Iowa USA
Winnipeg Art Gallery  Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada