Kettles

21 March - 4 May

These handmade kettles are unique, collectible pieces designed to last a lifetime.

Each kettle is made from a single sheet of stainless steel with handles of celery top pine. Hammered and welded into shape by hand, these objects are both beautiful and functional.

Designed and made by Sean O’Connell, this work was developed through Tasmania Makes, a Design Tasmania initiative.

About Sean O’Connell
Sean lives in subalpine Tasmania on the shores of yingina / Great Lake. He grew up in the Blue Mountains near Sydney and studied at various institutions, completing his PhD at Sydney College of the Arts.

Sean’s practice spans jewellery, metalwork, photography, and sculpture - the common thread is a deep love of materials. He works in very intimate and laborious ways, preferring to engage closely and directly with materials and processes.

Sean has won awards in Australia and internationally and is represented in several state and national collections. His work was shown in the inaugural National Gallery of Victoria Triennial and won the Itami Award at the Itami International Craft Exhibition in Japan.

Kettles, 2023, 2024 (left to right image top)
stainless steel, kangaroo leather
$2000
non-induction, gas and electric use only

stainless steel, kangaroo leather
$2000
non-functional artwork

stainless steel, bovine leather
$2000
non-induction, gas and electric use only

Oil-blackened stainless steel, charred celery top pine
$2000
induction/gas/electric use

stainless steel, huon pine
$2000
induction/gas/electric use

Image top: Sean O'Connell, Kettles, 2024. Photo: Amy Piddington

Download the complete Media Release for Kettles here.