Alberta Craft Council Gallery, The World of the Watchers
SITE #: Discover Gallery
10186 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H4
Stefanie Smith
The World of the Watchers
EXHIBIT DATES: June 13 - July 25, 2026
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
The World of the Watchers is an evolving story-building project that interweaves folklore and myth-building with ceramic sculpture and photography. The project began as a search for a greater sense of play and whimsy, in a practice that felt over-thought and overly serious. It has quickly taken on a life of its own, with the characters and story building upon themselves in unforeseen ways. It is both a response to the ever-growing threats of climate change, as well as a call to take seriously the art of play and wonder
RECEPTION DATE
June 13, at 2pm - 4pm
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Stefanie Smith is a ceramic artist from Canada, with something of a wandering spirit. Stefanie’s work moves and evolves as much as her place of residence does. While her first clay home was with hand-built pottery, she is now setting down roots in the world of sculpture. Presently her focus is on figuration, the power of play, and the creation and interpretation of story. In all of her journeys through form and process, some elements travel with her: a passion for ornament, and a draw towards the natural world. Afterall, no matter how far you travel, you always carry something of the past with you.