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Charles Hilton (b. 1937)
Canadian Sculptor and Ceramic Artist
Charles Hilton is a Canadian sculptor and ceramic artist whose expressive, abstract works have significantly contributed to the evolution of modern sculpture in Western Canada. Born in 1937 in Melville, Saskatchewan, Hilton pursued studies in sculpture and pottery at the University of Manitoba, earning a diploma in 1963 and receiving the Kenneth Finkelstein Prize in Sculpture. In 1967, he relocated to Alberta, where he initially worked on the railroads before settling in Edmonton and establishing his own pottery studio. By 1969, Hilton began teaching pottery and sculpture at the University of Alberta. His prominence grew, leading to his representation of Alberta at the Olympic Arts & Culture Program during the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics. In 1978, he served as the founding director of the Commonwealth Sculpture Symposium during the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. Throughout the early 1980s, Hilton conducted numerous ceramics seminars and workshops in Calgary and Edmonton. His abstract sculptures, primarily in clay but also in bronze, marble, and wood, have been showcased in solo and group exhibitions across Canada and Japan. Hilton's work is characterized by its expressive nature, as he once stated: "Although a lot of people view my work as pottery, I see it only as an expression in clay — an expression that I think will change with time." His contributions have been recognized with various awards and grants, including support from the Canada Council. Notably, his bronze sculpture "Friendship" (1978) is installed in downtown Calgary. In 1989, Hilton expanded his artistic horizons by collaborating with artists in Australia, including Aboriginal ceramicist Thancoupie. Currently, Charles Hilton resides in British Columbia, continuing his exploration of form and material.
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| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
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5% |
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Infinite |
17.5% |
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