Carl McConnell b. 11 July 1926

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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
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exhibited at
Carl and Phillip McConnell: Queensland Studio Potters
Date
17 March 2012
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Project 13: The Calligraphic Image
Date
24 April 1976
Type
Exhibition

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