Mud and Rust

Heather Elyse Head creates folk pottery in Gillsville, GA that blends classic techniques with a fresh perspective. Learning under the guidance of some of the region’s most respected folk potters, she has developed a style that both honors the folk pottery heritage of Northeast Georgia and pushes its boundaries. Her work is distinguished by playful, vibrant glazes and her signature whimsical female faces with bright red lips. Her style brings a joyful, contemporary twist to time-honored forms.