Walter Dexter: A Pioneer of Canadian Ceramics Walter Dexter (October 3, 1931 – June 2, 2015) stands as a significant figure in Canadian ceramic art history—a sculptor whose distinctive nude female figures and torso vases continue to inspire admiration for their elegance and technical mastery. Born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, Dexter’s artistic journey began early, nurtured by encouragement from his family to pursue drawing cartoons, establishing a foundational appreciation for visual representation. He honed his skills at the Alberta Institute of Technology and Art commercia…