Crys Harse, Calgary

Crys Harse chooses to transform recycled materials into vessels of value, as a form of social commentary. Horses are a strong influence, having ridden since childhood. She has developed a series of elegant and innovative goblets, boxes and bowls, that have been exhibited across Canada and in Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and the United States.



"The Birth of the Performance Horse"

Sterling silver, recycled brass and copper

17.5 cm (7 in)

The culture of the horse is important in my work … featuring horse ideas … images and metaphors … a wild mustang (running in the cup) gives birth to contemporary equestrian horses … strength, exuberance, spirit of competition …

$1100 CDN

For more information email the Alberta Craft Council at acc@albertacraft.ab.ca