Danny Cox is a ceramic artist based in Geelong, Australia.
His work centres on functional ceramics, with a material and process-driven approach, using locally sourced clays, volcanic materials, and wood ash. Working primarily with high-fire stoneware clays and fuel-burning kilns, surfaces are altered by the kiln atmosphere, creating depth and surface variation through their interaction with flame.
Each piece carries the marks of its making and firing process, revealing the character of the materials in objects that feel grounded, tactile, and alive.
Alongside his studio work, Danny teaches ceramics across Geelong and Melbourne, focusing on developing fluency in making, confidence, and a deeper understanding of material.
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The haptic cup is made to be experienced through touch. Thrown and altered on a treadle wheel, the rising and falling cadence of the wheel leaves its trace in the form. Shifting glaze textures—from satin to matte to glossy —invite slow handling and exploration from every angle, creating a mindful experience that elevates the everyday ritual.
This particular piece is finished in a glaze I developed using locally sourced earthenware clay, hard wood ash and was created using a hand-selected blend of Australian commercial and wild clays. These cups are fired in a gas kiln to 1300°C in a reduction atmosphere, the flame’s movement through the kiln creates rich variation and unique surface character—no two are ever the same.
The haptic cup is made to be experienced through touch. Thrown and altered on a treadle wheel, the rising and falling cadence of the wheel leaves its trace in the form. Shifting glaze textures—from satin to matte to glossy —invite slow handling and exploration from every angle, creating a mindful experience that elevates the everyday ritual.
This particular piece is finished in a glaze I developed using locally sourced earthenware clay, hard wood ash and was created using a hand-selected blend of Australian commercial and wild clays. These cups are fired in a gas kiln to 1300°C in a reduction atmosphere, the flame’s movement through the kiln creates rich variation and unique surface character—no two are ever the same.
