DAPOTTERY Studio — Milan, Italy
Danny Pontoriero
Ceramic artist & designer —
objects between function and sculptural expression.
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DAPOTTERY Studio — Milan, Italy
Between
function
& form.
Daniel Pontoriero is a designer and ceramic artist exploring the balance between function and sculptural expression. With a background spanning architecture and urban design—from CU Boulder to Domus Academy Milan—his work produces objects that carry both utility and presence.
Full biography9+
Years of Practice
6
International Exhibitions
3
World Competitions
MI
Based in Milan
Practice
I.
Wheel Throwing
Mastery of the wheel as foundation — creating vessel forms that carry both function and intention.
II.
Hand Building
Sculptural construction by hand — exploring forms that transcend the symmetry of the wheel.
III.
Surface & Glaze
Developing surface qualities through glaze research, texture, and material experimentation.
IV.
Conceptual Design
Grounded in architectural thinking — each object considered within space, use, and cultural context.