I am an artist working with clay and wild foraged materials.
Using hand building as well as wheel throwing techniques, I create objects that exist between sculpture, function and craft. Drawing upon ecological, archaeological references and feeling, I embrace the material as well as the process of making with passion and curiosity.
My pieces are unique, one of a kind, and the reason I create them is to express who I am and where I am on my journey; inspired and guided by a nature based aesthetic. Through them I hope to inspire a connection and revive an awareness with the natural world and the source of our beings.
Brazilian born, trained in England and the USA, with a background in Interior & Spatial Design, I began working in ceramics in 2021 and continue my practice-led exploration into functional and sculptural ceramic vessels, hand-making each piece currently from London, United Kingdom.
I recognise that a contemporary ceramics practice can be ecologically damaging due to its reliance on mined raw materials and energy for firings. In an effort to reduce my environmental impact, I am also investigating new aspects of making in my practice including the use of natural materials, processes and influences.
My main inspiration is the natural world and I would like to work in ways that honour the materials past, present and future. This is an ongoing journey and I intend to continue searching for new practices in the future that supports this approach.
I would be happy to have a dialogue with like-minded people on the subject; please email me to begin a conversation.
2022 - Introduction to Local Materials
Studio Alluvium - Mitch Iburg & Zoë Powell - Mendocino, California, USA
2023 - The Hand-built Vessel - Techniques & Aesthetics Workshop
Studio Alluvium - Mitch Iburg & Zoë Powell - St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
RESUME
CERAMIC TRAINING
2021 - Wheel Throwing and Hand-building Ceramics
Studio Pottery - London, United Kingdom
August 2024 - Plants In Parallel - Ensō House Group Show
London, United Kingdom
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
August 2023 - Summer 2023 - Suro Lab Group Show
London, United Kingdom
June 2022 - British Flower Week - Wagner Kreusch Installation at the Garden Museum
London, United Kingdom
October 2021 - Terra - Suro Lab - Simão Romualdo & Wagner Kreusch
London, United Kingdom
LARSEN FABRICS - Duna Wallcoverings Campaign with photography by Christopher Norwood and styling by Alex Kristal, shot in Portugal - Winter 2025
London - United Kingdom
https://www.larsenfabrics.com/collections/collections/new-collection/duna-wallcoverings/
‘ENSŌ X TABLES in celebration of PLANTS IN PARALLEL’ hosted by Ensō House London - Summer 2024
London - United Kingdom
‘Plants, Clay & Fire - Bring the Earth Into your Kitchen’ Cookbook by Cade McConnell - Spring 2024
Byron Bay - New South Wales - Australia
Architectural Digest Middle East - March 2024
https://angelodonnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ALMA-AD-Middle-East-Online-25-03-24.pdf
ELLE DECORATION UK - Summer 2023
https://angelodonnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Elle-Decoration-Centre-Point-January-2024.pdf
PRESS
EDUCATION
2013 - BA (Hons) - Interior & Spatial Design
Chelsea College of Art & Design - University of the Arts London
2010 - Diploma Art &Design
London College of Communication - University of the Arts London
I'm always open to collaborations, swaps and skill exchanges.
For all sales, commissions, collaborations, press and general enquiries please contact me at:
Photograph - Cade McConnell