Artist

Mark Shapiro

born New York City 1955
Born
New York, New York, United States
Active in
  • Worthington, Massachusetts, United States
Nationalities
  • American
Biography

Mark Shapiro’s experience with ceramics in high school led him into a career as a potter. In 1986, Shapiro opened his own pottery studio based on the idea of producing functional wares. He likens his working style to that of ancient potters producing large quantities of beautiful, functional pots. He continues to live and work at his Massachusetts studio, where he produces about one hundred pots a week.