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Sean O'Connell, 2011-2012 Matsutani Fellow

Sean O’Connell is a functional potter living and working in Helena, MT and currently the 2011–2012 Matsutani Fellow at the Archie Bray Foundation. Sean earned his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2001 and his MFA from the School for American Crafts/ Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009. Until recently, he and his spouse lived in Rochester, NY where he held several teaching positions at local colleges and art centers. He has exhibited nationally and in 2009 received the  "Salad Day’s Artist-in-Residence" at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, ME.

"I make functional pottery based on the idea that beauty and purpose should be a part of everyday use.  It is my pleasure to make these objects and my desire to see them in the hands and on the tables of people, who like me, have a passion for that which is tended and thoughtful."

To see more work of Sean's visit his website at seanoconnellpottery.com.


Watering Can, 2011
red earthenware, terra sigilatta, slip, underglaze, cone 2 oxidation
11" x 6" x 8"


Pickle Dish, 2011
red earthenware, terra sigilatta, slip, underglaze,
glaze, cone 2 oxidation
7" x 4" x 4.5"



Striped Vase, 2010
red earthenware, terra sigilatta, slip, underglaze, glaze, cone 2 oxidation
5" x 5" x 8"




Plate Walk, 2010
red earthenware, slip, underglaze, glaze, cone 2 oxidation
9" x 9" x 1"