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C a t h i Jefferson In Cathi Jefferson's w o r l d , the universe is square. F r o m teapots to vases, plates to bowls, the w o r k of this Deep C o v e potter has a predominantly geometric theme--mostly square and triangular shapes. "I like square. I just d o , " says C a t h i . "It gives y o u a palette to \\<>t I w i t h . " Her deep connection with nature provides endless inspiration and the raison d ' ê t r e for creating functional stoneware. " M y overwhelming desire to make functional dishes is grounded in the belief that its important to have handmade items in our lives to help us remain connected to the natural w o r l d and to each other." W i t h each piece she hopes to reveal a bit about where she comes from and engage people to navigate them as "framed w i n d o w s . " A ceramic artist since the mid-1970s, C a t h i is continually d r a w n to the beauty and unpredictability of salt and wood-fired clay. "It's done in a gas k i l n ; no glazes are applied. You're never quite sure h o w it w i l l turn out, but I've come to k n o w the places where there is less and more salt. Each firing is different. It keeps the process fresh and alive." Cathi's custom-built studio has a chunk of nature right in the middle of it: a huge piece of granite jutting from one w a l l . Surrounded by w i n d o w s and greenery, she has constructed an environment that reflects her life and art. "If you are where you want to be, it affects the work that you d o . " H e r w o r k can be found at C ireIc Craft Gallery and the Gallery of B C Ceramics on Granville Island. This year her annual studio sale happens on December 3 and 4. Yunomi by Cathi Jefferson WHO: Cathi Jefferson, Ceramic Artist WHERE: Her studio, 604.929.9175 Leal Stacking Spice Set and Leaf Teapots by Cathi Jefferson < r-- Zahra Hosseinkhan Lana Nechayev O Q_ rahra Hosseinkhan is a C a n a d i a n international artist w h o was born in Iran In 1971. H e r passion for visual arts started at the young age of twelve. H e r skill was already peaking to professional level and she was encouraged to pursue her studies at the A r t College of Tehran. There, she was one of a select few to study under three of Iran's master painters in different areas and media to ensure a fundamental understanding of the methods and practice of highly realistic and surrealistic oil painting, water colour, pencil d r a w i n g and pen and ink. A l l three masters guided her along a path to technical brilliance in all the fundamental elements of painting and drawing. Soon after school, Z a h r a was encouraged to continue her artistic pursuits as a teacher and gallery owner; she was selected for the public school system to tutor the A r t program and soon become its featured artist. O n her 21st birthday, she also celebrated the grand opening of her o w n gallery and art academy in Tehran. In 1996, Z a h r a immigrated to Canada and, deeply touched by the natural beauty o f B C , chose Vancouver as a permanent place to live and pursue her artistic career. In 1998 she joined the Zahrajeet S c h o o l of Fine A r t in Burnaby as Director and Vice president. November | December 5