Avery Pottery & Tileworks is owned and operated by Blaine M. Avery, and offers a variety of functional pottery and handmade tiles.
Blaine apprenticed with well know potter Sid Oakley and has worked as a full-time studio potter since the early 90's. His pots are heavily influenced by the folk art of several ancient cultures, Blaine's pieces combine traditional forms and decorations with an intuitive sense of the contemporary, a process that takes the pieces to a level beyond their given function. Drawing from early American folk art for inspiration, Blaine also enhances his shapes, using slip-trailed patterns inspired by textiles and animal additions as handles, knobs, and spouts. His work is a harmonious relationship of past and present, of traditional ideas and new expressions.
Avery pottery also offers a series of handmade art tiles, as well as one-of-a-kind mosaics and wall pieces. Influenced by the architectural elements found on early twentieth-century terra cotta buildings, as well as the Art Nouveau period. The mosaics combine different clays and glazes, and are enhanced by colored and sculpted grout. They can be installed into walls and floors, or simply hung on the wall. The tiles are also available for installation, whether as accent pieces, or an entire custom creation.
On the web: www.averypotteryandtileworks.com www.averypotteryandtileworks.blogspot.com
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