Who Are We?

Ray, Deb and Cherry Blossom

We collaborate in a rather strange way – the one never really knowing what the other will do – and we like that connection and the surprises that await us. We share a restless spirit, love of nature, and a slight irreverence for the status quo. Our work is fun for us, and at its best, our processes are thrilling. We love the idea that our work can be functional – a part of another person’s everyday life.

  • EDUCATION

    Debra Kuzyk

    • 1989 Banff Centre, Banff, AB
    • 1983 BFA, NSCAD, Halifax, NS
    • 1980 BED, U of S, Saskatoon, SK

    Ray Mackie

    • 1990 BEd, Memorial University, St. John’s
    • 1980 MFA, Indiana State University
    • 1978 BFA, NSCAD, Halifax, NS
    • 1971 BA, U of S, Saskatoon, SK

  • CURRENT PRACTICE

    • Full-time ceramic artists: Lucky Rabbit Pottery, Annapolis Royal, NS

  • SELECTED RECENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

    • 2012 Dessert Party, solo, Craft Council Gallery of Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John’s, NF
    • 2011 In an Ancient Garden, solo, MSVU Art Gallery, Halifax, NS
    • 2010 Reprise, solo: Ray Mackie, ArtsPlace, Annapolis Royal, NS
    • 2009 Botanically Amusing, Argyle Fine Arts, Halifax, NS
    • 2009 Unity and Diversity, Canadian Pavilion, Cheougju International Biennale, South Korea
    • 2008 The Art of Collecting, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, NS
    • 2008 Like Bees to Flowers, 2 person, Devon House Craft Gallery, St. John’s, NF
    • 2008 Merchant Vessels, The Rooms Provincial Gallery, St. John’s, NF
    • 2008 East Coast Ceramists, Burlington Arts Centre, Burlington, ON
    • 2007 The New Cartography of Craft, Mary E. Black Gallery, Halifax, NS
    • 2007 Celebrate Craft, The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Gallery
    • 2005 Autoportraite, Canadian Ceramic Bienelle, Trois Rivieres, PQ
    • 2004 Crowning Achievements, Contemporary Works in Clay, Government House, Halifax, NS
    • 2003 Lucky Rabbit, Trinity Galleries, Saint John, NB
    • 2002 The Art of Worship: Wood, Fire, Clay, Cloth, Light and Color, Mary Black Gallery, Halifax
    • 2002 Fire & Earth, touring: Thunder Bay Art Gallery, ON; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia; others
    • 2000 Fire & Earth touring Japan

  • CURATOR – Ray Mackie

    • 2009 Shaping Space, a celebration of Lantz clay, Mary Black Gallery, Halifax, NS
    • 2009 George Goodin, contemporary Miqmaw basketry

  • AWARDS AND GRANTS

    • Established Artist Recognition Award, Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership Council
    • Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage
    • Arts Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Canada/Newfoundland Agreement on Economic Renewal
    • Cabot 500 Year of the Arts Grant
    • The Cooperation Agreement on Cultural Industries

Deb, Ray and Elvis

RIP Cherry Blossom. with deep sadness we announce the death of Cherry Blossom, beloved
shop dog and best family friend. We are pleased to welcome little Elvis. He’s trying to learn
the ropes, but has big paw prints to fill.