Hello!
My name is Alyssa. Living in Louisiana most of my life has instilled in me a fascination with entomology and environmental conservation. My work is inspired by the diversity of Louisiana's ecosystem, the ways we coexist with this vibrant natural flora and fauna, and how it can be used to enhance our daily lives.
Today, besides the occasional rescuing and fostering of baby opossums and stray cats, I run my own at-home pottery studio, Wild Phlox Pottery, where I produce my pieces. I’m also the Curator of Education and Public Programs of the Masur Museum of Art where I teach workshops, host demonstrations, and inspire others with the power of art.
The purpose of my work is to remind others to stay connected to the wild, get dirty - explore it, see the wealth we have all around us in the natural landscape, and change it only for the better!
~The Wild Phlox
Handmade ceramic ware by Monroe, LA artist Alyssa Guidry. Functional wheel thrown and hand built pottery, home decor & jewelry.
This gallery contains examples of past work no longer available for purchase.
Though primarily a wheel-thrower, my first experience with clay was in my hand building elective class in the spring of 2011. I still feel the impulse to free-form sculpt on occasion. The pieces in this gallery are the results of my experiments. Prices on request.