A New Breed
Saturday 3rd November 2001 - Saturday 12th January 2002
Seven notable ceramists have been invited to display their sculptural representations of the canine form in the exhibition
"A New Breed".
The makers, Zoe Whiteside, Anna Noel, Ian Gregory,
Jeremy James, Virginia Dowe, Brendan Hesmondhalgh and
Catrin Howell, give various reasons for choosing to make dogs, but they are all obviously fascinated with the essence and character of the animal.


























Catrin Howell

Virginia Dowe
Whether they are concerned with anatomical correctness or a more imaginative approach, most of the makers start with studies from real life but combine this with an artistic understanding and enhance or exaggerate certain features. It is not their intention to create a three dimensional portrait of the dog, forms are not strictly representational but aim to capture a sense of movement through the fluidity of clay. There are dogs to appeal to all, sensitively modelled, technically correct, savage hounds, the domestic pet, and sinister canines from myths and legends which many people may deem frightening.

Ian Gregory

A lecture entitled "Doggie Tales" has been arranged to accompany the exhibition.
Catrin Howell and Virginia Dowe will speak from 1.00 - 2.00pm on Tuesday 13th November. The lecture is open to all at a nominal fee of £1.00 and will be situated in Leeds City Art Gallery Lecture Theatre. Reservations are not needed for groups of less than ten people. Larger groups should contact the gallery on a Tuesday or a Wednesday and speak to Janet Chin,
Telephone number: (0113) 2478241

The exhibition will open Saturday 3rd November, refreshments will be served from 12.00 - 3.00 and some designers will be present.

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