Celebrating achievement to inspire change

Russell Hackney is a third-generation ceramic artist whose porcelain work reflects more than four decades of dedication to craft and design. Trained in Stoke-on-Trent, England—the historic centre of fine ceramics—he apprenticed under his father before earning a degree in 3D Design.

Tyler James Goin is an emerging voice in contemporary ceramcis, creating sculptural works that bridge industrial precision with emotional depth. With nearly two decades of creative exploration across painting, music, and writing, Tyler brings a rare interdisciplinary approach to his practice.

Kari Morgan, of Nisga’a (House of Kw’isk’ayn), European, and Métis heritage, is a sculptor, painter, and designer whose multidisciplinary practice bridges tradition and innovation.