We’d love to show you what we do!
Mark outside our studio
Meet Mark
Influenced by Asian pottery, mid-century modern design, and rustic sensibility, Mark is an award-winning ceramist (a fancy word for potter) known for his modern, functional pieces.
Sarah taking a photo
Meet Sarah
Sarah’s photography focuses on finding soulful, authentic, and compassionate perspectives through which to view people, places, and things in a peaceful light.
Giving back to community
Key West has been good to us. We want to return the love.
Our mission
We craft artisan ceramics and photographs in Key West
We give back to our island home
What do you want to do today?
Check out our fun and affordable Key West gifts
Looking for that perfect Key West-inspired gift? We’ve added new lines of ceramics and photographs that are fun and affordable to help you complete your gift list. Visit the gallery today to pick up gifts for your friends back home. And something for yourself to remind you of the great time you had in Key West.
What others say about us
“This is a clean, curated gallery space that is somehow also a working studio for not one but two artists. Mark is often spinning at his potter's wheel, while Sarah works on editing her photography. Their work is beautiful separately, and paired together for a full, harmonious aesthetic. There's a very soothing, calming oceanic sensibility to both the pottery and the photography––a different "Key West" feeling than is usually packaged and displayed. Either or both of their creations will remind you of the moments you stood admiring earth and sky here. Visit this space, and take home something for yourself or as a gift. Highly recommended!”
“If there is a right way to do a gallery, they did it. In a zen like atmosphere you’ll find space between the beautiful pieces to rest your eyes. Nothing cluttered or jammed. The unique set up features the workspace of Mark, the ceramic artist, right there for all to see how magic is created. Functional art at its finest. The walls are adorned with the gorgeous and skillful photography of Sarah. Her images reflect a unique vision of the stillness in nature. Stepping away from the hustle and buzz of the busy street life into the serenity of this little jewel gallery, truly made my day.”
“Beautiful pottery and photography. Love the artists and their work!”
“Just visited! Beautiful work! The photographs are amazing! The pottery, artistic, creative. Please do yourself a favor and stop by. Easy parking on White Street across from Fausto’s. Thanks, Sarah!”
Scenes from our gallery
Contact information
Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography
1102 White Street, Key West, FL 33040
305-767-3769
sarah@shadeandshutterkeywest.com
