Gin Hurley

Pottery Artists
Tigersmoon Designs

Through history a few things have held a place as foundations of societies. Language, art, and myth are a few that get accredited for much, however pottery is often forgotten until it emerges as art. However without this technology/skill food storage and trade would have often been impossible. Cultures often unknowingly revolved around the use of pottery and were shaped by is much like the clay itself. This is the foundation for Gin's work with the wheel. She focuses on the function and history of a form though gives it a modern twist.

With a life long interest in art, she studied ceramics and glaze chemistry at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Her interest was peaked by her architectural and engineering classes along with here sociology and anthropology classes. She began teaching through community education programs in Charlotte, N.C. Salt Lake City Utah, and most recently in her hometown of Hickory N.C. She works hard to bring function back to pottery while still having the luxury of beauty.

Welcome to the Galleria, located in the lobby of the Hickory Museum of Art. We focus on featuring the work of local artists. In a day of mass production and exporting of goods we take the time to show the skills and vision of our very own neighbors.

We not only give them a place to share their work but also showcase artists. This blog will be yet another chance to see what wonderful masterpieces can be found within, and the artist themselves. Each month one artist will be highlighted so not only their work but also they, themselves will shine.