The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 50 no 1 April 2011

Terence Bogue, On the Wings of a Dilemma, 2010
Listening to Terence, I began to understand the time involved in photography - for example, in the
exploration of white objects on a white background. This reminded me of the fabled language of the
Eskimo where the intricate detailed characteristics of snow also purported to require multiple possibilities
of description. Similarly, the meticulous skills required prompted thoughts of the practice entered into
by a singer aspiring to train their vocal instrument to colour and energise sound in the search for
developing an expressive language.
There are so many similarities of endeavour here.
Once, for a moment, I was myself the subject before the lens. There was an excitement, a zest, a
vivacity in those eyes behind the camera - a window into the delight that captivates all creative people.
I understood then something special about the depth of investigation and wonder that drives and
energises the work of Terence Bogue and which I have now enjoyed for more than twenty years.
Many have benefitted from and shared in this talent as Terence has presented their work so
beautifully to the world. Careers have blossomed under his care and attention and it has been a
privilege to be a part of this. May his work go from strength to strength as he now concentrates on new
directions of enquiry.
Prue Venables is Creative Director of the Ceramics Studio at JamFactory. South Australia.
www.tbogue.com
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