He was born in England in 1939, and died April 6, 2017, in Victoria, British Columbia.[2] He trained in pottery and ceramics at the Croydon College of Art from 1956 to 1961. In 1968 he immigrated to Canada. He spent the first two years teaching at the Toronto Central Technical School. He began his post-secondary educational career in 1970 at Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario where he founded and became head of the Ceramics and Glass Department. He resigned his post in 1972 to devote his time to his ceramics work. He relocated to Victoria, British Columbia 1977 to operate the family's 'Chosin Pottery Gallery.[3] He was a founding member [4] and president emeritus of the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. Hopper’s work in ceramics includes a great deal of ceramic historical and technical research. Next to ceramics, his other lifelong interest was gardening, particularly the development of his oriental garden.[5]
Body of workedit
Hopper had both a functional and a decorative side to his production of pottery and ceramic works. His functional works were produced on an artizan basis. His production of functional pottery was by hand craftsmanship for individual pieces of a like design. He wrote several books on the subject of functional pottery. This craftsmanship had a particular application in ceramic works, many of which were one of a kind pieces for artistic exhibition. In these works he used a combination of glazing techniques. These were mainly porcelain decorative plates but he also created specialty items such as glaze paintings. A number of these works reflect the northern imagery of Canada.[6]
Academic and instructional positionsedit
He taught throughout Canada, and in England, The United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Korea, Japan and Israel.[4]
Selected collectionsedit
His ceramic work is in public, corporate and private collections throughout the world. These collections include:
His interest in artistic gardens led to the creation of the Anglojapanadian Garden at ’Chosin Pottery.[5] This garden at Metchosin, British Columbia has been the subject of publications and television programs.[12]
Bibliographyedit
Publications by Hopperedit
Robin Hopper wrote several books. Most of them deal with pottery and ceramics.
Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface Hopper, Robin; Krause Publications, Paperback: 304 pages, October 1, 2004 ISBN978-0873495042
Clay and Glazes for the Potter 3rd ed. Rhodes, Daniel revised by Hopper, Robin; Krause Publications; 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded, November 15, 2000 ISBN978-0873418638
Focus One: Contemporary Studio Ceramics; Campbell, Kathleen; Hopper, Robin and; Heath, Terrence; Stoneware, raku ware, porcelain, and earthenware by Canadian and international artists, Goose Lane Editions, 112 pages, 1997, ISBN9780889151802
Video productionsedit
Hopper produced videos for the education of potters and ceramists[13]
In 1993 he developed a series of six educational videos on ceramic decoration processes titled “Making Marks”, based on research material for his book of the same title.
In 1994, he produced a second series of five videos on design and aesthetics was produced, titled “Form and Function”, based on his second book “Functional Pottery”.
^"Robin Hopper's Obituary". The Times Colonist. from the original on 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
^ abBell, Jeff (11 April 2017). "Obituary: Metchosin 'mud-pusher' was ceramics innovator". Times Colonist. from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
^Petrescu, Sarah (December 30, 2016). "Two Islanders named to Order of Canada". Times-Colonist. from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
^ abc"Bronfman Collection Bio". from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
^ ab"Garden article in American Style Magazine, Issue 67, June 2009". from the original on 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
^Contemporary Ceramics in The Canadian Encyclopedia
^Robin Hopper University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries
^"Saidye Bronfman Award". from the original on 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
^. Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
^"Order of Canada's newest appointees include Paralympian, Supreme Court judge and astrophysicist" 2019-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. CBC News, December 30, 2016.
^"Garden Description with photos and publication bibliography". from the original on 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
^"Video Availability List". from the original on 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
External linksedit
Robin Hopper fonds at the University of Victoria Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
Wilson, Lara, “A Man of Many Parts: An Interview with Judi Dyelle about the Robin Hopper Fonds”, Number 3 in a series of interrelated booklets exploring the Artists‘ Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections and University Archives, (2019)
National Library of Australia Bibliography
April 11, 2024
robin, hopper, april, 1939, april, 2017, canadian, ceramist, potter, teacher, author, garden, designer, arts, activist, born, 1939, april, 1939englanddiedapril, 2017, 2017, aged, victoria, british, columbia, canadacontents, personal, background, body, work, ac. Robin Hopper CM RCA 23 April 1939 6 April 2017 1 was a Canadian ceramist potter teacher author garden designer and arts activist 2 Robin HopperBorn 1939 04 23 April 23 1939EnglandDiedApril 6 2017 2017 04 06 aged 77 Victoria British Columbia CanadaContents 1 Personal background 2 Body of work 3 Academic and instructional positions 4 Selected collections 5 Awards 6 Garden 7 Bibliography 7 1 Publications by Hopper 7 2 Video productions 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksPersonal background editHe was born in England in 1939 and died April 6 2017 in Victoria British Columbia 2 He trained in pottery and ceramics at the Croydon College of Art from 1956 to 1961 In 1968 he immigrated to Canada He spent the first two years teaching at the Toronto Central Technical School He began his post secondary educational career in 1970 at Georgian College Barrie Ontario where he founded and became head of the Ceramics and Glass Department He resigned his post in 1972 to devote his time to his ceramics work He relocated to Victoria British Columbia 1977 to operate the family s Chosin Pottery Gallery 3 He was a founding member 4 and president emeritus of the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts Hopper s work in ceramics includes a great deal of ceramic historical and technical research Next to ceramics his other lifelong interest was gardening particularly the development of his oriental garden 5 Body of work editHopper had both a functional and a decorative side to his production of pottery and ceramic works His functional works were produced on an artizan basis His production of functional pottery was by hand craftsmanship for individual pieces of a like design He wrote several books on the subject of functional pottery This craftsmanship had a particular application in ceramic works many of which were one of a kind pieces for artistic exhibition In these works he used a combination of glazing techniques These were mainly porcelain decorative plates but he also created specialty items such as glaze paintings A number of these works reflect the northern imagery of Canada 6 Academic and instructional positions editHe taught throughout Canada and in England The United States Australia New Zealand China Korea Japan and Israel 4 Selected collections editHis ceramic work is in public corporate and private collections throughout the world These collections include The Bronfman Collection Montreal Canada 4 The Greater Victoria Art Gallery Victoria Canada 7 The University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries Victoria Canada 8 Awards editRobin Hopper was honoured for his contributions to the arts and public activities He was the first recipient of the Saidye Bronfman Award 1977 9 Canada s most prestigious annual award in the crafts Granted honorary member of the National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts Member Royal Canadian Academy of Arts 10 Member Order of Canada 2017 11 Garden editHis interest in artistic gardens led to the creation of the Anglojapanadian Garden at Chosin Pottery 5 This garden at Metchosin British Columbia has been the subject of publications and television programs 12 Bibliography editPublications by Hopper edit Robin Hopper wrote several books Most of them deal with pottery and ceramics Making Marks Discovering the Ceramic Surface Hopper Robin Krause Publications Paperback 304 pages October 1 2004 ISBN 978 0873495042 The Ceramic Spectrum 2nd ed Hopper Robin Krause Publications 2001 256 pages ISBN 0873418212 9780873418218 The Ceramic Spectrum 1st ed Hopper Robin Chilton Book Co 1984 224 pages ISBN 9780801972751 Functional Pottery 2nd ed Hopper Robin Krause Publications 2nd Edition 2000 256 pages ISBN 9780873418171 Functional Pottery 1st ed Hopper Robin Chilton Book Co 1986 257 pages ISBN 9780801974519 Stayin Alive Hopper Robin Krause Publications March 15 2003 128 pages ISBN 978 0873495714 Clay and Glazes for the Potter 3rd ed Rhodes Daniel revised by Hopper Robin Krause Publications 3rd Edition Revised and Expanded November 15 2000 ISBN 978 0873418638 Focus One Contemporary Studio Ceramics Campbell Kathleen Hopper Robin and Heath Terrence Stoneware raku ware porcelain and earthenware by Canadian and international artists Goose Lane Editions 112 pages 1997 ISBN 9780889151802Video productions edit Hopper produced videos for the education of potters and ceramists 13 In 1993 he developed a series of six educational videos on ceramic decoration processes titled Making Marks based on research material for his book of the same title In 1994 he produced a second series of five videos on design and aesthetics was produced titled Form and Function based on his second book Functional Pottery He has subsequently produced Beginning to Throw on the Potter s Wheel Advanced Throwing See also editList of Canadian artistsReferences edit Robin Hopper s Obituary The Times Colonist Archived from the original on 2018 03 05 Retrieved 2018 03 04 a b Bell Jeff 11 April 2017 Obituary Metchosin mud pusher was ceramics innovator Times Colonist Archived from the original on 5 March 2018 Retrieved 2018 03 04 Petrescu Sarah December 30 2016 Two Islanders named to Order of Canada Times Colonist Archived from the original on January 18 2017 Retrieved January 13 2017 a b c Bronfman Collection Bio Archived from the original on 2013 08 13 Retrieved 2013 03 31 a b Garden article in American Style Magazine Issue 67 June 2009 Archived from the original on 2010 12 21 Retrieved 2013 04 01 Contemporary Ceramics in The Canadian Encyclopedia Robin Hopper Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Robin Hopper University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries Saidye Bronfman Award Archived from the original on 2013 08 13 Retrieved 2013 03 31 Members since 1880 Royal Canadian Academy of Arts Archived from the original on 26 May 2011 Retrieved 11 September 2013 Order of Canada s newest appointees include Paralympian Supreme Court judge and astrophysicist Archived 2019 02 13 at the Wayback Machine CBC News December 30 2016 Garden Description with photos and publication bibliography Archived from the original on 2013 03 15 Retrieved 2013 03 31 Video Availability List Archived from the original on 2013 03 30 Retrieved 2013 03 31 External links editRobin Hopper fonds at the University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Wilson Lara A Man of Many Parts An Interview with Judi Dyelle about the Robin Hopper Fonds Number 3 in a series of interrelated booklets exploring the Artists Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections and University Archives 2019 National Library of Australia Bibliography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Robin Hopper amp oldid 1210040604, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
