Wayne Perry is an accomplished ceramic artist, master potter, and public art conservator based in Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience, he has exhibited his ceramics, paintings, and prints in various prestigious venues. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and is also displayed at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Perry has conducted several workshop series at notable institutions, including The Getty Museum, The Craft Contemporary, and The California African American Museum of Art, as well as at prominent pottery studios.

Throughout his career, Perry has contributed to over 50 public art projects across Los Angeles and California, serving both as a fabricator and artist. His commissions include projects for The Getty Museum, The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, The Pasadena Playhouse, and the California Community Foundation.

Perry's technical and artistic prowess in ceramics and sculpture is rooted in 15 years of study and collaboration with renowned artist Peter Shire, along with the influence of Mexican master potter Benigno Barron. Currently, he serves as a public art conservation consultant for the Los Angeles Metro Transit Authority’s Public Art Program.

Artist Statement

Throughout my career, I have sought to convey the essence of humanity. Through figurative narratives, abstract forms, and functional pottery, I express emotions and explore sociopolitical concepts. My goal is to create evocative and impactful pieces in the simplest and most direct manner. I draw inspiration from a wide range of sources, including literature, film, music, art, personal memories, science, and stories from often-overlooked communities.