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q n artist‘s inspiration can come om something as simple as broken glass. _ That‘s how Paul Matosic got started on his body of work, called Cutting Edge, which is now on disâ€" play in the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. In addition to the enjoyment he got from looking at the shapes that appear out of broken glass, his motivation to create this installaâ€" tion, consisting of sand, glass and circuit boards, also came from a walk he took in France. Clay meets glass The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery has unveiled its new exhibitions "I came across this old volcanic landscape, and it had been intrudâ€" ed by layers of quartz, and then obviously that had been subject to earthquake and seismic shifts, so there were actually these layers of quartz in‘this very nice, rounded landscape, which 1 immediately recognized as being very similar to what I had been doing with glass," said the artist, who‘s from Nottingâ€" ham, England. ~ Matosic‘s work is one of four new exhibitions at the gallery, all of which examine the versatility of clay and glass while exploring new boundaries using a variety of materials. In his case, this installation creâ€" ates a structure, or false landscape, using things that are often discardâ€" ed, said Virginia Eichhorn, the gallery‘s curator. "So he‘s giving a new life, he‘s reclaiming things that have been thought to be obsolete or totally useless, like the broken pieces of glass, and saying no, it‘s how we‘re. looking at them. "It is this beautiful, random shape. There is no shape like it anywhere else." . Visit Waterloo‘s Boston Pizza during January and February 2008 To help us raise money for 597 King St. N., Waterloo 519â€"880â€"1828 By Jennirer Ormston Chronicle Staff â€" Paul Matosic Artist \Boston Paza Royaies UmAbd Pariershi, used under iconse. © Boston Pizza ntemaflonal inc. 2005 Kid®Ability This piece from Vanessa Yanow‘s Crucial Minutiae exhibition, called Anthozoa, is now on display at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery. It incorporates a variety of elements, including burnt organza and aquarium pebbies. "There‘s always the potential to find new ways of using these." Matosic â€" whose work was once on display in Kitchener City Hall â€" hopes people walk away from his exhibition with an appreâ€" ciation for broken glass. "Just because you see a broken window doesn‘t mean to say that is a horrible thing," he said. "It does have a dangerous aspect to it. "But enjoy it. It is this beautiful, random shape. There is no shape ARTS FOCUS We Bring Waterloo right to your door. WATERLOO CHRONICLE 519â€"886â€"2830 like it anywhere else." With Ruth Chambers‘ exhibiâ€" tion, titled Temporary Adornment, she used porcelain to create pieces of monumental scale â€" 10 sixâ€" or sevenâ€"footâ€"tall columns, some of which create archways â€"â€" that refâ€" erence architecture and natural elements, Eichhorn said. "Porcelain is usually thought of as a fine and delicate material, and it is, but in this case it really gets transformed into something that is De YOU Want To Get Into Acting Or Modeling? If you are wondering how you too can be in catalogues, TV commercials or even movies, we invite you to attend our upcoming search event in your area. quite spectacular and really emphasizes its strength and versaâ€" And it was created in response to the architects that designed the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Chambers said. * "It‘s a lighthearted intervention into a fairly heavy, concrete, authoritative, massive space, and I mean all those things in a positive Clip and present this ad to receive your free industry tips downloadable eâ€"guide ($7.99 value) or further information visit Vanessa Yanow‘s Crucial Minuâ€" Since 2002, we have helped many individuals to get started in the industry Don‘t miss your opportunity! Restimonial â€" "For the first experience, not knowing what to expect, it was great." Open Call for All Ages and Looks (experience not required) JENNIFEX ORMSTON PHOTO WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, January 30, 2008 * 19 tiae is a whimsical exhibition of conceptual glass. _ > _ _ "I was quite taken by the beauty of her work and the whimsy and the fact you really have to spend some time looking at it to kind of figure out what it is," Eichhorn The artist incorporates different materials, including fabrics and lace, to create distinct pieces that have more undertones to them than what might be readily apparâ€" ent, she added. "When you look at them, they‘re very playful," Eichhorn said. "They remind me almost of Dr. Seuss landscapes or things you would find in Dr. Seuss books." The sculptures were influenced by nature, specifically microâ€" organisms and aquatie life, Yanow "I really aim to slow my viewer down and hope that it resonates, but while they‘re there I try hard to make work that will allow them to further investigate the piece and take the time to look closely with the hope they walk away with a certain amount of resonance." The artist, who‘s from Montreal, also creates jewelry, with many pieces available in the galtery‘s gift shop. Finally, the Waterloo Potters‘ Workshop is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 46â€" piece juried exhibition at the "It‘s a whole mix, everything from very Wwhimsical sculptures to really beautiful bowls you could use for anything to unique vessels of different types," Eichhorn said. "It‘s a big range of the reaim any kind of potter can appreciate." This exhibition closes on Feb. 10, while the other three will run until March 23 at the gallery, locatâ€" ed at 25 Caroline St. N. For Eichhorn, these collections represent the diversity of clay and glass, and are likely to generate some surprise because of their nonâ€"traditional use of silica. "I think people are really going to enjoy these exhibitions," she said. "Pretty much anyone who comes to the gallery will find something that they like."