Sean Kunz, Calgary
Born on the prairies, but raised primarily on the West Coast . Sean attended the Alberta College of Art + Design in Calgary in 2000, with the intention of studying Visual Communication Design.. In his first year at ACAD he took a ceramic elective with an inspiring instructor named Gary Williams, who assured him that he could in fact make a living as a ceramic artist. That led Sean to develop a serious interest in functional work, and specifically high temperature atmospheric firing. Inspired by visiting potters and a wheel throwing class, he began throwing pots daily, experimenting with off-round and altered forms, and enjoying the challenge of balancing functional and esthetic components and the rhythm of working in the studio. Sean has pursued residencies at Banff Centre, Medalta International Artists Residency, and most recently, Harbourfront Centre where working in Toronto afforded him numerous exhibition, gallery and teaching opportunities. In 2007, he returned to Alberta and currently works and teaches ceramics at the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre in Calgary.

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