Carl McConnell b. 11 July 1926

  • Maker (Ceramist)
Chicago born Carl McConnell became the most significant potter in post World War II Brisbane as he introduced porcelain and stone firing techniques to Brisbane. As with many studio potters of his generation he was profoundly influenced by Bernard Leach's A Potters Book.
Tags: Studio potter, Stoneware, Porcelain, Japanese influence, American servicemen in Australia, Impact of Bernard Leach, Domestic ware

Citations

  • Jackie Menzies (24 April 1976), 'Project 13: The Calligraphic Image’.

  • Cooke, Glenn R. (1986), 'Carl McConnell, master potter’.

  • Hood, Kenneth, Thompson, Douglas & Garnsey, Wanda (1972). Australian pottery. Macmillan, South Melbourne, Vic