Artist

Walter ONeill

wall sculpture in my studio
wall sconces and cartouches
Through my ceramics, I strive to evoke a sense of discovery and curiosity. My sculptures are not merely decorative; they are vessels of meaning, inviting contemplation and reflection on the dualities that define our shared human experience.
In my artistic practice I explore the dualities that define our existence: the interplay of male and female, death and regeneration, loss and memory, pain and joy, interior and exterior, line and shape, wet and dry, malleable and hard. Each sculpture is a dialogue between contrasts, inviting viewers to delve into the complexities of the natural world and human emotion.
My recent explorations in wall sculptures and ‘candelabras’ are imbued with references to memorials, commemorative plaques or votive sconces. These works weave together suggestive shapes that add a layer of ambiguity, provoking thought and introspection.
I have exhibited my ceramics in solo and group exhibitions locally and in Rome, Italy.  My studio is located on Dixie Highway. In 2023-24 I was the ceramic artist-in-residence at Bailey Center for Contemporary Art (BaCA) in Pompano Beach.
Residencies:  CRETA ROME, Watershed Center for Ceramics, Arrowmont Center for Crafts, Penland,  Virginia Center for the Arts, Weir Farm National Park, Skowhegan.  Studied: M.A., Hunter College, B.F.A., School of Visual Arts, Skowhegan School of Painting, Art Students League.