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Brian Gartside was born in Chorley, Lancashire, England. He came to New Zealand in 1961, but in 1966 returned to London to lecture in Art at the Sydney Webb College of Education. Returning to New Zealand in 1970, he took up a position in Auckland as Lecturer in Art at Ardmore Teachers College then North Shore Teachers College in 1974. At this time he was able to set up his own studio and workshop. He now lives at Pukekohe, where he produces a colourful range of domestic and decorative ware.
Brian tutors, demonstrates and exhibits widely and successfully. In the past ten years he has conducted over thirty workshops and seminars in Australia, Canada, Britain and the USA. His work can be found in ,any collections where they demonstrate interest in developing vivid and individually inspired artwork in clay.
?In my artwork I enjoy the feeling of being unrestricted by traditional concepts. By keeping the form simple and basic I can really ?let go? on the surfaces, drawing and painting with ceramic and other materials. I enjoy the ever expanding discovery that is possible when basic glazing ?rules? are set aside and imagery is allowed to flourish.?
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