This is the studio of Peter Shire, ceramicist and sculptor. Born and bred in Echo Park, he established his studio in his neighborhood but he has worked in places as far as Japan and Italy.
Right now he is gearing up for the holiday sales at his studio featuring not only his work but that of other craftspeople.
Its an opportunity to see his pieces in their natural setting, untainted by the outside world. You can also poke around the studio, listen to music, hang out with Echo Park Santa or get an aromatherapy back rub.
Angels up high. 
Oodles of objects.
An unabashed collector and unafraid to show it.
Sideways cycles.
Peter, holding court. He pulls a mean espresso and is ready to hash out arty opinions with any who drop by.
This studio represents a world class effort in terms of production and content. Peter has tackled public art, prints and even furniture. He is a card-carrying Memphis associate and the concepts and images worked out in that confluence of minds have and continue to inform the design and production of furniture. He is the unofficial senator of Echo Park, participating in fundraisers and has been known to drive his custom pickup in local parades.
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