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Ben has worked closely with designers on many projects over the years to create special pieces that are unique to the installation and surroundings.
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Grouping of large ceramic bottles by Ben Owen III in the spa area, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary, NC.
Large ceramic vases by Ben Owen III in Herons Restaurant, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary, NC.
In this video clip, Herons Restaurant executive chef Steven Greene compares art forms with Ben.
Ben Owen III with his Carved Vase at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Pear vase by Ben Owen III in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.
Large ceramic bottles by Ben Owen III in Herons Restaurant, Cary, NC.
Ceramic work by Ben Owen III in the entry lobby of Smith Anderson Law Firm, Raleigh, NC.
Ben has worked with private collectors to create forms and glazes that enhance a particular setting or honor a special occasion.
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Legendary singer/songwriter/musician James Taylor receives the gift of a vase by Ben Owen III.
Ben Owen III (far right) presents a vase to the Governor of Hunan Province.
Two tall Chinese Red vases by Ben Owen III grace the entryway of home.
A vase by Ben Owen III served as centerpiece during the US Open at Pinehurst Resort.
Three works by Ben Owen III were commissioned for a residential foyer.
A large Cobalt Blue vase is the perfect centerpiece in this entryway.
A large Patina Green vase compliments the dramatic stairwell in the home of these collectors.
Four commissioned salt-glazed bowls with painted slips.
A sculpture of birds in flight is anchored by a large Cobalt Blue and Ash glazed pot in this home in Pinehurst, NC.
Two large Chinese Blue pots were made to accent a stone fireplace for this home in North Carolina.
Ben has worked on some installations that are particularly suited to the outdoor environment. The installations include a built-in heater for year-round use except in the most severe cold weather. Please call or email for more information.
Ben worked with us to create the perfect pot for our foyer. We talked about form, glaze color, and dimensions with Ben and he sent us sketches to show us some creative solutions. The end result was exactly what we’d hoped to achieve.
Over the past decade, Ben has worked with designers to create custom works installed in a series of premier hotels and public spaces including the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho; Ritz Carlton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan; The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC; the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston, MA; and Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. Many of these vessels are much larger in scale and carefully designed to enhance the grandeur of a public space. Ben has also worked with private collectors on ceramic artwork created for a particular place at home or work. For commissioned orders, please call (336) 879-2262 or (910) 464-2261 or contact us by email: info@benowenpottery.com. We look forward to working with you to create the perfect piece for your location.