Rich Brown is the founder, owner, and creator of the Georgia based company, Pottery32. After attending his first pottery class at the age of 32 in Decatur, GA, Rich began an artistic journey to not only pursue an undeniable newfound passion but to also inspire those around him. Rich received his MA, in Administration and Supervision in Education from Saint Peter’s University and was an educator for 18 years before becoming a full-time studio potter. He has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Good Housekeeping, Artful Home, Edible Arrangements and currently partners with West Elm. Rich was also featured in A Gathering: Works from ‘Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists” . With a spirited “it’s never too late” mantra and a true love of the art, he has made pottery a huge part of his life. Rich has a detailed focused tenacity that has him eager to continue to learn his craft and has given him the ability to share his appreciation for people through each piece he creates.
Clay for me is a means of release of life’s cumulative journey. Using this medium allows me to convey my spiritual journey through this lifetime, always evolving. I focus on functional ware to connect with my audience, a part of me is embedded in each piece. All creations are created with honesty, integrity and with pure intentions to be experienced by its user.