Gary Pearce, M.F.A.
Lecturer
Office locationArt & Technology Building, 1903,
Student Resource Center, 594,
Area(s) of Expertise: Sculpture, Jewelry and Metalwork
Overview
Gary Pearce is a jewelry and metalwork artist from Athens, Georgia. He has taught at 91ÁÔÆæ since 2018 on the Gainesville and Oconee campuses. Prior to coming to 91ÁÔÆæ, Gary taught drawing, two-dimensional design, and three-dimensional design at the University of Georgia and the Art Institute of Atlanta.
His work alternates between sculpture and jewelry. His sculptures combine figurative and non-objective styles, where realistic figures are placed on steel supports. His jewelry pieces are bezel set semi-precious stones and casting rings. Gary makes jewelry for Katherine.Suzanne.Designs, his wife's design company, and also sells his work through Etsy and at shows.
In Spring 2021, Gary taught the first-ever course in jewelry at metal work at the University of North Georgia.
Courses Taught
- Three-dimensional Design
- Drawing I
- Art Appreciation
- Sculpture I
- Jewelry and Metalworking
- Figure Sculpture
Education
- M.F.A. Jewelry and Metals, The University of Georgia, 2007
- B.F.A. Sculpture, Indiana University, 1996
Noteworthy
Selected Exhibitions
- Wintery Mix, 378 Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, 2020
- Welcome to My Yoniverse, 378 Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, 2020