Gary McKague information page
Raku Ceramics
Summary
Gary McKague was born in 1945 in central Manitoba in an area called the Interlake. His interest in art has expanded over the years and includes painting and sculpting.
Formal training in art came at forum art institute in Winnipeg. He credits his mentor and long time friend Jordan Van Sewell for teaching him the art of working with clay and stretching the boundaries of conventional art. Recently, McKague was presented with the most innovative gallery product award at this year's uniquely prairies juried art show in Edmonton.
McKague has one rule when it comes to working with paint and clay - and that is rules should be ignored. His work in mixed media defines many of the previously held beliefs about combining clay with other media such as metal.
Most recently, his work has branched into the ancient medium of raku where he explores the mystery of the Inuit culture with his studies of the Inukshuk and other northern images.
His commissioned pieces are displayed in collections across Canada, including the prestigious press club in Ottawa and the sports hall of fame in Toronto. Private collections are held in countries such as New Zealand, Japan, Saudi Arabia, England and Sweden.
About Canada are a store in Banff Alberta who carry a range of products by Gary McKague, they are a gallery and gift store. This is a store that sells online and tends to have some really neat Canadian made products.
Gary McKague was born in 1945 in central Manitoba in an area called the Interlake. His interest in art has expanded over the years and includes painting and sculpting.
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