In Tandem Gallery specializes in exceptional, functional, handmade ceramic art and studio pottery.
- Bakersville NC -
Featured Artist: Ben Eberle
See? This is why I’m such a HUGE fan of Bens. Like, Oh my word, it’s all so gorgeous (and you’re seeing only 2 pieces of his FANTASTIC SHOW here…). For a while now, I’ve wanted to have a show with Ben… but, honestly, I was too intimidated to ask - which is weird for a gallery owner - I know - right?? It was because I knew what a phenomenal thrower he was, and how his wood effects were to diefor, annnd that his forms are just simply voluptuous and rounded and just plain sexy…. Anyway, long story short – I asked, he said yes, and here we are! That being said, we are so so fortunate to have him with us for his opening here at the gallery, AND he and Dani will be staying at our home as an extra bonus! So, pick your favorite piece (if you can), and you’ll see just how fantastic a potter he truly is! And you’ll see that I wasn’t exaggerating in the least!
Featured Artist: Steve Hansen
He's killing me.... KILLING ME☠️, every time I read these hilarious word bubbles and see those images! Yep, Steve Hansen was willing to let us show off his superb comic/ad-inspired, with a strong 70’s nostalgia vibe, work to the world today! These ridiculously funny pieces are 100% functional and will add a smile to your face no matter what. I’d never realized just how awkward and slightly offensive and how the meanings of things have changed over the years - til I read these. The funniest part for me is just how unaware I was of it all…. So immerse yourself in this flash from the past and relive your naive youth (or just enjoy them regardless of when your youth was.). They’re still fabulous! And I still laugh at them - and myself, for laughing…
Featured Artist: Amy Sanders
Gasp! … and another one for good measure… GASP! I am in absolute awe of the forms Amy comes up with. I mean for real! is that not a killer pitcher?? And those offset bottoms to her cups below, and how some of them rock and move and just how gloriousthose handles are!!! She’s taken clay and has transformed it into the most gorgeous shapes of functional art, even as she’s attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a Master of Fine Arts candidate. Which means to me at least, just how amazingly ahead of the curve she is and how EVERYONE should invest in her career and follow her and just own a piece of her work now… - just so’s you can say that you knew her when…
Before becoming a ceramic artist and teacher, Ron Meyers worked as a graphic designer, and he continued drawing throughout his entire career. His 2D work is loose, expressive, and full of character. Many of his creatures are playful caricatures of people he’s met or worked with over the years. He also loved portraying himself as a rat.
Folk art meets fairytale meets surrealism... love, love, and love. This is the strange and narrative work of Donna Flanery, our Montana artist who illustrates imaginary story lines you’ll wish were in a book to read, but you’ll love that they’re all over her ceramics instead. So, see what you can come up with (with Donna’s imagery) and explore the storyteller in you. Who knows what you’ll create? She sure makes it easy!
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OUR JEWELRY CORNER
We’re delighted to share the work of Terry Thompson with you!
Her jewelry, crafted in sterling silver, carries a natural elegance that feels effortless.
Each piece is playfully accented with colorful stones, giving it a unique charm.
They’re the kind of designs you’ll reach for time after time—beautiful, versatile, and easy to love.
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My wife Silvia and I have only been in the gallery business for just over five years now (plus two more years spent managing Crimson Laurel Gallery). It wasn’t something either of us had a background in or even considered when thinking about a career or starting a business, but like many things that happen in life, it just happened. (…)
