About John Sheppard
John Sheppard is a New York City-based ceramic artist whose work is characterized by clean geometric shapes inspired by a range of influences, including nature, Brutalism, Richard Serra, Art Deco, and outer space. He forms and finishes each object by hand, ensuring layers of depth and texture, and often embracing irregularities rather than disguising them. The end result is a collection that feels of-the-moment, yet timeless.
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Featured Pieces
Relic Large Geometric White Porcelain and Brass Modern Pendant Lamp
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
This sculptural pendant lamp features a clean geometric shape and a unique textural matte finish. The shade is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large White Crackle Finish Modern Ceramic Pod Sculpture
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
This large stoneware ceramic pod sculpture is both geometric and organic, reminiscent of a perfect seashell. Each pod is hand-built from flat slabs of earthy beige stoneware, then tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Relic Small Geometric White Porcelain and Brass Modern Pendant Lamp
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
This sculptural pendant lamp features a clean geometric shape and a unique textural matte finish. The shade is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Small White Crackle Finish Modern Ceramic Pod Sculpture
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
This small stoneware ceramic pod sculpture is both geometric and organic, reminiscent of a perfect seashell. Each pod is hand-built from flat slabs of earthy beige stoneware, then tr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Conduit 180.30.2 Gilded Brutalist Ceramic and Brass Sconce
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this minimal handmade sconce balances a strong substantial ceramic base with delicate brass hardware and matte w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Conduit 180.30.2 Brutalist Ceramic and Brass Sconce
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this minimal handmade sconce balances a strong substantial ceramic base with delicate brass hardware and matte w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Conduit 180.30.1 Gilded Brutalist Ceramic and Brass Sconce
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this minimal handmade sconce balances a strong substantial ceramic base with delicate brass hardware and matte w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Conduit 180.30.1 Brutalist Ceramic and Brass Sconce
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this minimal handmade sconce balances a strong substantial ceramic base with delicate brass hardware and matte w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
'Conduit' Ceramic and Brass Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this pair candlesticks balances a strong substantial base with delicate hardware. The bases are handcrafted of s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
'Conduit Duo' Ceramic and Brass Brutalist Candelabra
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this candelabra balances a strong substantial base with delicate hardware. The base is handcrafted of rich red-b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
'Conduit Balance' Ceramic and Brass Brutalist Candelabra
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
Inspired by midcentury Brutalist architecture and building materials, this candelabra balances a strong substantial base with delicate hardware. The base is handcrafted of rich red-b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Giant White Crackle Finish Modern Ceramic Pod Sculpture
By John Sheppard
Located in Bronx, NY
This massive stoneware ceramic pod sculpture is both geometric and organic, reminiscent of a perfect seashell. Each pod is hand-built from flat slabs of earthy beige stoneware, then ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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