Jack Sures

Jack Sures is a Canadian ceramic artist and post-secondary academic.[1]

Personal background

Sures was born at Brandon, Manitoba in 1934.[2] He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1957 with a B.F.A. He went on to earn his M.A. in painting and printmaking from the Michigan State University in 1959.[3] After two years working in the United Kingdom and traveling in Europe and the Middle East he established a studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was instrumental in establishing the ceramics department at the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus (now the University of Regina). He undertook an appointment in 1973-1974 working in Grenada, West Indies for the United Nations Handcraft Development Program.[2]

Body of work

After completing his M.A. Sures moved to the United Kingdom where he worked in London. Here he learned mold making, slip casting and production wheel-throwing. His works are wheel-thrown vessel-based pieces and hand-built sculpture. Sures has worked on various commissions, the most notable being:[2]

Arts administration

Sures has taken a strong interest in arts organizations. He has acted as an adviser or consultant for a number of organizations including the Canada Council regarding ceramic art; the Banff Centre for their facilities and program development; the Regina Wascana Centre Authority on its Fine Arts Committee; and as a member of the Board of the Canadian Conference of the Arts.[2]

Selected collections

Sures' works are in both private and public collections including;[3]

Academic positions

Sures was Chairman of the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Regina from 1969-71. On his retirement in 1998 he was granted Professor Emeritus.[1]

Awards

Sures has been recognized for his accomplishments by the grant of honours including;[1]

External images

See also

List of Canadian artists

References

  1. 1 2 3 Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
  2. 1 2 3 4 U of Manitoba Bio
  3. 1 2 U Regina Bio
  4. ↑ Jubilee Medal

External links

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