美國藝術家 Anthony Carrillo 曾就讀San Diego Mesa College，主修美術。曾擔任藝術家Simon Levin的助手，並學習Simon 領導之下的火車窯、蘇打窯的建造，及參與穴窯和火車窯的燒製經歷，累積豐富的柴燒經驗，深入學習柴燒所帶來的戲劇性效果與豐富表現力。並同時具備教學經驗，教授拉坯相關課程，展現其在陶瓷藝術領域中多元實踐與精進歷程。
Anthony 的作品著重於精緻細膩的工藝表現，透過柔和而富有律動感的造型，以及細緻的表面處理，展現器物在不同角度與向上延展中的動態姿態，營造出充滿生命力的視覺感官。而運用柴燒帶來的豐富變化，使作品表面紋理與質地層層交疊、彼此呼應。讓觀者在欣賞作品時，能隨著視角的轉換探索不同的細節層面，進而產生更多想像與作品的互動連結。
American artist Anthony Carrillo attended San Diego Mesa College with a major in Fine Art. He served as an assistant to artist Simon Levin, studied the construction of a train kiln and a soda kiln under Simon’s guidance, and took part in the firings of train kilns and anagama kilns, gaining extensive hands-on experience in wood firing. Through these experiences, he has developed a deep understanding of the dramatic and expressive potential that wood firing offers. In addition to his studio practice, Anthony has teaching experience in wheel throwing, demonstrating a well-rounded and evolving engagement with the field of ceramic arts.
Anthony’s work emphasizes refined craftsmanship, expressed through soft, rhythmic forms and meticulous surface treatment. His vessels exhibit dynamic gestures that extend upward and shift in posture, creating a lively sense of movement and vitality. Through the rich and varied effects of wood firing, he builds layered textures and tactile depth across the surfaces of his pieces. These nuanced surfaces invite viewers to explore each angle, discovering new details and engaging in a tactile and imaginative dialogue with the work.
