ABOUT THE GALLERY
Spears Gallery is located in a quaint, historic building in downtown Nashville, Indiana. The Gallery primarily features the finely crafted work of potter Larry Spears. Additionally, the Gallery shows the fine art photography work of his son, Kyle Spears, and the sculptural ceramic works of son Tyler Spears. The Gallery is also home to numerous other fine craftsmen works from the Brown County area and beyond; including works in wood, jewelry, basketry, metal, paintings, and more. Please plan to visit us during your next visit to scenic Brown County Indiana. Open daily 10-5.
Feel free to call us at 812.988.1286 as hours may vary during season.
ABOUT THE POTTER
Working with primarily functional forms in various stoneware and porcelain clay bodies, Larry brings a rich color palette to his wares with a wide variety of glazes and glazing techniques. As a primarily self-taught potter, Larry has been working at his craft for over 30 years. The work encompasses a variety of forms, textures, glazes, glazing techniques, and various firing methods. Larry’s work is shown primarily in his studio, located in Nashville, Indiana, USA, at various juried art shows during the year, and has been exhibited at numerous galleries in the USA. The work is ever-changing, with each firing creating subtle variations on the pottery. The pottery is lead-free, dishwasher and microwave-safe, and may be used in a conventional oven.
“Focusing on the various aspects of design, my work continues to evolve around the simple correlation between form and function. I enjoy experimenting with various clay bodies, glazes and glazing techniques, and various methods of firing. All of my work is thrown, with much of it adorned with hand-built appendages, and reduction or wood-fired. Capturing the innate integrity of each piece is perhaps the most challenging aspect of the process. Hopefully the end result is a piece that can become a part of, and enrich someone’s lifestyle.”
Spears Gallery is located in a quaint, historic building in downtown Nashville, Indiana. The Gallery primarily features the finely crafted work of potter Larry Spears. Additionally, the Gallery shows the fine art photography work of his son, Kyle Spears, and the sculptural ceramic works of son Tyler Spears. The Gallery is also home to numerous other fine craftsmen works from the Brown County area and beyond; including works in wood, jewelry, basketry, metal, paintings, and more. Please plan to visit us during your next visit to scenic Brown County Indiana. Open daily 10-5.
Feel free to call us at 812.988.1286 as hours may vary during season.
ABOUT THE POTTER
Working with primarily functional forms in various stoneware and porcelain clay bodies, Larry brings a rich color palette to his wares with a wide variety of glazes and glazing techniques. As a primarily self-taught potter, Larry has been working at his craft for over 30 years. The work encompasses a variety of forms, textures, glazes, glazing techniques, and various firing methods. Larry’s work is shown primarily in his studio, located in Nashville, Indiana, USA, at various juried art shows during the year, and has been exhibited at numerous galleries in the USA. The work is ever-changing, with each firing creating subtle variations on the pottery. The pottery is lead-free, dishwasher and microwave-safe, and may be used in a conventional oven.
“Focusing on the various aspects of design, my work continues to evolve around the simple correlation between form and function. I enjoy experimenting with various clay bodies, glazes and glazing techniques, and various methods of firing. All of my work is thrown, with much of it adorned with hand-built appendages, and reduction or wood-fired. Capturing the innate integrity of each piece is perhaps the most challenging aspect of the process. Hopefully the end result is a piece that can become a part of, and enrich someone’s lifestyle.”