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Sean O'Connell

http://seanoconnellpottery.com/

I am a potter. I believe in the beauty of handmade objects. Making pots is a deliberate attempt at slowing down, connecting to something deeper, and taking time to appreciate the pleasure of labor. In addition, I value the constraints of working with one material and with a certainty of purpose. This allows me to explore notions of beauty and cultivate a sense of order. My forms focus on creating a space for their intended use as well as acting as a canvas for patterns. I use pattern as a means of exploring the nature of abstraction, representation, and beauty. What is most compelling about the use of pattern is that its meaning can be elastic and fluid, it requires only one small graphic element used in repetition to become something greater that the sum of its parts. Many of the motifs I use are adapted or interpreted from textiles, paintings, and natural geometry. My formal vocabulary is culled from historic and contemporary ceramic art, design, and my own few novel additions. It is within these chosen limitations that I search for a sense of beauty, self-expression, and common experience.

P563: Main image for Small Dish made by Sean O'Connell

Small Dish

C1135: Main image for Cup made by Sean O'Connell

Cup

SW257: Main image for Service Ware made by Sean O'Connell

Service Ware

SW271: Main image for Service Ware made by Sean O'Connell

Service Ware

P461: Main image for Plate made by Sean O'Connell

Plate

P459: Main image for Plate made by Sean O'Connell

Plate

B590: Main image for Bowl made by Sean O'Connell

Bowl

C838: Main image for Cup made by Sean O'Connell

Cup

P431: Main image for Plate made by Sean O'Connell

Plate

J61: Main image for Jar made by Sean O'Connell

Jar

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