Olivia Avery
Tennessee

Laguna BMIX 
Functional
7"w x 5.5"l x 7.25"h

About the Artist
I was born and raised in Memphis Tennessee. I come from a huge family, and have been making art all my life. This love for art coincided with my love for nature at a really young age.
I hold a BFA in Drawing and Ceramics. My work is informed by nature whether it be literal plant motifs, or lines found within nature and across the human body. I primarily make functional ceramics but have a soft spot for large abstract sculpture. 

Artist Statement
I am embarking down a path to bring us all back to connection, nature, and peace as many of us spend our time inside, my goal is to bring the outdoors in. The relationship between humans and nature, especially plants, has always astounded me.
Growing up in a family of twelve I often sought rest and stillness outdoors within the plants. My aim in this current work is to exemplify the spirit and energy coming from the plants through color, rhythm, and pattern. I wheel throw each piece, then hand paint and underglaze trail or stain my clay and slip trail every one of my plant motifs. Each piece is free-handed and holds very subtle differing qualities, while maintaining uniqueness.

*Teapots that are purchased will remain on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition, through September 14, 2026.
After the show closes, teapots will be carefully packed and shipped by September 28, or they may be picked up at the gallery.