Conner Burns

Conner Burns

Natchez, MS

Clay / Ceramics

Guild member since 2000

Connor was exposed to a variety of visual and performing arts during his childhood. His home was filled with art, especially the handmade pottery his father made. After a number of years of fitting clay around his job in the health and wellness field, Connor took a year off and spent the time working with clay. One year turned into two as Conner spent the time as the Artist-in- residence at Steven Hill’s Red Star studios in Kansas City, after which he returned home and started his own studio. Rich subtleties and organic influences are important in his work. Conner’s intention is for his work to look as if it grew that way, rather than being made. Both visual and tactile are components that used to encourage the user to take a closer look- to reach out and touch.