Bill Boyd's work in European Museums

Of late, ceramicist Bill Boyd's crystalline stoneware work has been generating a lot of interest and excitement in the gallery.

Bill has been eagerly working and experimenting with his new kiln. He has been bringing in amazing pieces to the gallery. Each time keeping us all in awe of the beauty of his very technical glazes and challenging vessel shapes.

In fact, his recent crystalline glaze works have been featured in 2 museums in Europe this past year.

The Villeroy and Boch Museum in Mettlach, Germany showcased a collection of Bill's work in March 2008. At this show 17 potters from around the world were invited to show their work in the musuem.

The newest gallery to invite Bill to showcase his pottery is the Dehullu Galerie in the Netherlands. The exhibit runs from October 23 to November 29 of this year. View his work and other crystalling potters' here: www.beeldeningees.nl/Z09_2/Kunstenaars-03.php

Congratulations to Bill!   See Bill Boyd's webpage.

Villeroy and Boch had it's beginnings in 1748 and is one of Europe's oldest manufacturers of ceramic ware still in business. They have made porcelain table services for many of the royal families in Europe for centuries.

Images:
Top; Villeroy and Boch Museum and factory centre, Mettlach, Germany
Centre; Saareck Castle; Bill's lodging provided by V&B.
Bottom; Villeroy & Boch showroom, (centre- Bill Boyd, left- curator of museum, Ester Schneider, right- Diane Creber, Canadian potter and author).