ccbc’s artist interview series with carly nabess
Carly was born, raised, and still lives on the traditional […]
Carly was born, raised, and still lives on the traditional […]
“I believe that art brings community together. When a community is immersed in the arts, we care more, we make better decisions about the environment, about how we govern ourselves, about how we live. I believe that art is the basis of healthy, thriving communities.”
“The works in this exhibition form a collective garden of […]
Born in New Westminster, BC, Jan spent most of her […]
The CCBC’s Featured Region Program highlights guilds, organizations, and art communities around BC. This spring we hosted a lovely group of artists from Cortes Island, BC, including weaver Amy Robertson. Read more about Amy’s journey of becoming a craftsperson below!
With her CCBC gallery show Rebirth, we asked artist Amy Chang to share with us a bit about herself, her inspiration, and her projects.
Exhibition will be on view in our gallery from June 5 – July 24, 2025.
“My long answer can be simplified into one sentence: I craft because I cannot help it.”
“Above all, I make pottery because it brings me a sense of purpose and joy. It’s a way for me to express my aesthetic sensibilities, honour tradition, and share beauty with others in a way that is both functional and deeply personal.”
“Embrace your unique voice and trust in the power of your creativity. Your experiences and stories are what make your work meaningful.”
“Moss, as a material, reminds me of immigrant women because we don’t have roots, and moss doesn’t have roots. So, we have to replant ourselves on the new soil basically.”