Peter Rose
(b. 1956) born in Adelaide, Australia, lives in Knoxville
Enticing Fruit, 2002
wood fired clay, 15 x 12 inches, 2003.23.4
Rose studied history, art and printmaking and ceramics, receiving a Bachelor of Education and an Australia Arts and Crafts Technical Certificate. He apprenticed in Japan and England before moving to Knoxville in 1985. Then in 1989 he opened his business, Potters Pond Pottery, now called Peter Rose Ceramics. His works have been the subject of numerous publications. Rose has accumulated numerous awards and is a member of several guilds including the Southern Highland Craft Guild. (video below)